What is the current water temperature in Cape Town?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cape Town?

As of now, in Cape Town, the water temperature is 12.78°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Cape Town

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cape Town. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

55.0

°F

November 19, 04:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.9°F

Tomorrow:

54.9°F

Sunrise:

05:33

Sunset:

19:31

Day Length:

13 h. 58 min.

Cape Town in November

Minimum:

56.5°F

Average:

61.1°F

Maximum:

64.5°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Town today

As of now, in Cape Town, the water temperature is 55.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 4.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 54.5°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cape Town

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 5	53.5°F	54.4°F	58.0°F
Nov 6	54.5°F	53.6°F	58.0°F
Nov 7	53.5°F	51.4°F	57.8°F
Nov 8	54.2°F	52.3°F	57.9°F
Nov 9	55.0°F	52.6°F	58.3°F
Nov 10	55.7°F	52.9°F	58.6°F
Nov 11	56.7°F	53.2°F	58.9°F
Nov 12	57.2°F	53.5°F	59.2°F
Nov 13	57.3°F	53.3°F	59.0°F
Nov 14	57.6°F	53.8°F	59.4°F
Nov 15	57.9°F	54.4°F	59.5°F
Nov 16	56.9°F	54.5°F	59.4°F
Nov 17	56.3°F	53.6°F	59.1°F
Nov 18	54.9°F	52.3°F	59.0°F
Nov 19	55.0°F	54.5°F	59.0°F
Nov 20	54.9°F	55.2°F	58.9°F
Nov 21	55.0°F	55.1°F	59.0°F
Nov 22	55.0°F	55.4°F	59.0°F
Nov 23	54.5°F	56.3°F	58.6°F
Nov 24	54.9°F	56.1°F	58.9°F
Nov 25	55.0°F	56.7°F	59.0°F
Nov 26	55.1°F	57.2°F	59.1°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Cape Town by month

In an average year, Cape Town offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Cape Town was recorded on February 1, 2016, reaching a 67.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 24, 2024, dipping to 47.4°F. The average readings by season are 60.6°F in Winter, 57.9°F in Spring, 57.5°F in Summer, and 57.7°F in Autumn.