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 12.54°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.

54.6

°F

November 9, 00:58

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

54.2°F

Tomorrow:

54.8°F

Sunrise:

05:39

Sunset:

19:22

Day Length:

13 h. 43 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 54.6°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 4.1°F lower 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.0°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 56.4°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 55.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.8°F, while the maximum might reach 55.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Cape Town

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 26	57.0°F	51.4°F	57.6°F
Oct 27	55.3°F	52.6°F	57.8°F
Oct 28	55.2°F	53.1°F	57.7°F
Oct 29	54.6°F	54.7°F	57.7°F
Oct 30	53.0°F	54.7°F	57.6°F
Oct 31	52.4°F	54.6°F	57.4°F
Nov 1	54.2°F	55.4°F	57.3°F
Nov 2	54.0°F	56.4°F	57.3°F
Nov 3	53.2°F	56.3°F	57.5°F
Nov 4	53.5°F	56.8°F	57.8°F
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	58.3°F
Nov 9	54.6°F	52.6°F	58.7°F
Nov 10	54.8°F	52.9°F	58.9°F
Nov 11	55.0°F	53.1°F	59.1°F
Nov 12	55.3°F	53.3°F	59.4°F
Nov 13	55.1°F	53.2°F	59.2°F
Nov 14	55.5°F	53.6°F	59.6°F
Nov 15	55.6°F	54.4°F	59.7°F
Nov 16	55.6°F	54.5°F	59.7°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.