Water temperature in Cape Town
62.6
°F
February 24, 15:43
Trend:
stableYesterday:
60.6°FTomorrow:
62.2°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 59 min.Cape Town in February
Minimum:
57.4°FAverage:
60.6°FMaximum:
65.3°FSea water temperature in Cape Town today
As of now, in Cape Town, the water temperature is 62.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 3.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 54.6°F on 2021.
Daily water temperature in Cape Town
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 | 59.5°F | 56.8°F | 61.1°F |
| Feb 11 | 60.5°F | 55.3°F | 60.9°F |
| Feb 12 | 59.2°F | 55.5°F | 60.4°F |
| Feb 13 | 58.9°F | 55.7°F | 60.0°F |
| Feb 14 | 53.6°F | 56.0°F | 59.7°F |
| Feb 15 | 51.2°F | 54.3°F | 59.8°F |
| Feb 16 | 52.5°F | 55.1°F | 59.8°F |
| Feb 17 | 53.7°F | 54.9°F | 59.5°F |
| Feb 18 | 55.8°F | 54.3°F | 59.3°F |
| Feb 19 | 57.1°F | 55.1°F | 59.4°F |
| Feb 20 | 57.0°F | 56.2°F | 59.5°F |
| Feb 21 | 59.0°F | 56.6°F | 59.5°F |
| Feb 22 | 58.9°F | 57.0°F | 59.2°F |
| Feb 23 | 60.6°F | 58.6°F | 59.5°F |
| Feb 24 | 62.6°F | 57.8°F | 58.9°F |
| Feb 25 | 62.2°F | 57.0°F | 58.5°F |
| Feb 26 | 62.0°F | 57.0°F | 58.3°F |
| Feb 27 | 62.2°F | 57.9°F | 58.5°F |
| Feb 28 | 61.8°F | 56.1°F | 58.1°F |
| Mar 1 | 62.2°F | 56.9°F | 58.7°F |
| Mar 2 | 62.6°F | 56.2°F | 59.1°F |
| Mar 3 | 63.6°F | 57.9°F | 60.1°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.