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 13.83°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.

56.9

°F

October 22, 14:15

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.2°F

Tomorrow:

57.2°F

Sunrise:

05:57

Sunset:

19:05

Day Length:

13 h. 8 min.

Cape Town in October

Minimum:

54.7°F

Average:

61.0°F

Maximum:

64.3°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Town today

As of now, in Cape Town, the water temperature is 56.9°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 0.2°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 rise 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.0°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 50.7°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 57.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 57.2°F, while the maximum might reach 58.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Cape Town

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 8	57.0°F	60.0°F	57.6°F
Oct 9	58.0°F	59.9°F	57.4°F
Oct 10	58.3°F	58.8°F	57.2°F
Oct 11	58.7°F	58.7°F	57.4°F
Oct 12	58.6°F	59.2°F	57.6°F
Oct 13	59.5°F	59.2°F	57.7°F
Oct 14	58.0°F	58.2°F	57.2°F
Oct 15	58.5°F	57.1°F	57.5°F
Oct 16	58.6°F	56.8°F	57.4°F
Oct 17	57.1°F	57.8°F	57.5°F
Oct 18	57.9°F	56.1°F	57.8°F
Oct 19	56.1°F	55.9°F	57.5°F
Oct 20	55.0°F	54.0°F	57.3°F
Oct 21	55.2°F	52.5°F	56.9°F
Oct 22	56.9°F	50.7°F	56.7°F
Oct 23	57.2°F	52.7°F	57.0°F
Oct 24	57.8°F	53.9°F	57.6°F
Oct 25	57.7°F	52.8°F	57.5°F
Oct 26	57.8°F	51.4°F	57.6°F
Oct 27	58.2°F	52.6°F	58.0°F
Oct 28	58.2°F	53.1°F	58.0°F
Oct 29	58.3°F	54.7°F	58.0°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 57.8°F in Autumn.