Water temperature in Cape Town
66.3
°F
February 27, 16:12
Trend:
stableYesterday:
66.1°FTomorrow:
65.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 54 min.Cape Town in March
Minimum:
57.6°FAverage:
61.1°FMaximum:
65.7°FSea water temperature in Cape Town today
As of now, in Cape Town, the water temperature is 66.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 7.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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 63.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 55.5°F on 2024.
Daily water temperature in Cape Town
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 59.3°F |
| Feb 25 | 64.3°F | 57.0°F | 59.0°F |
| Feb 26 | 66.1°F | 57.0°F | 59.0°F |
| Feb 27 | 66.3°F | 57.9°F | 58.5°F |
| Feb 28 | 65.9°F | 56.1°F | 58.1°F |
| Mar 1 | 66.2°F | 56.9°F | 58.7°F |
| Mar 2 | 66.7°F | 56.2°F | 59.1°F |
| Mar 3 | 67.7°F | 57.9°F | 60.1°F |
| Mar 4 | 67.6°F | 59.7°F | 60.1°F |
| Mar 5 | 67.6°F | 60.2°F | 60.0°F |
| Mar 6 | 68.1°F | 60.9°F | 60.5°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.