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Water temperature in Durban

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Durban. 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.
Sea temperature in Durban now

77.3

°F

April 9, 12:35

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

77.1°F

Tomorrow:

77.2°F

Sunrise:

06:11

Sunset:

17:44

Day Length:

11 h. 33 min.

Durban in April

Minimum:

74.0°F

Average:

76.2°F

Maximum:

79.9°F

Sea water temperature in Durban today

As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 77.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 79.2°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 75.2°F on 2023.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 77.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Durban

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Mar 26 79.3°F 77.1°F 77.6°F
Mar 27 78.9°F 76.9°F 77.3°F
Mar 28 80.2°F 76.9°F 77.2°F
Mar 29 79.4°F 77.6°F 77.1°F
Mar 30 79.6°F 77.3°F 77.1°F
Mar 31 79.6°F 76.7°F 76.9°F
Apr 1 79.3°F 77.2°F 76.7°F
Apr 2 79.4°F 78.2°F 76.9°F
Apr 3 78.4°F 78.1°F 76.6°F
Apr 4 77.1°F 77.9°F 76.3°F
Apr 5 77.1°F 77.8°F 76.4°F
Apr 6 77.9°F 76.3°F 76.4°F
Apr 7 77.5°F 76.1°F 76.5°F
Apr 8 77.1°F 77.6°F 76.4°F
Apr 9 77.3°F 79.2°F 76.6°F
Apr 10 77.2°F 77.9°F 76.4°F
Apr 11 77.3°F 78.2°F 76.5°F
Apr 12 77.2°F 78.3°F 76.5°F
Apr 13 77.1°F 77.5°F 76.4°F
Apr 14 77.2°F 77.7°F 76.4°F
Apr 15 77.0°F 77.3°F 76.2°F
Apr 16 76.7°F 76.9°F 76.0°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 Durban by month

In Durban, the months December through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 181 swimming days.
The warmest water in Durban was recorded on February 6, 2025, reaching a 82.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 8, 2018, dipping to 66.9°F. The average readings by season are 76.6°F in Winter, 76.0°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 71.3°F in Autumn.