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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

78.9

°F

March 26, 06:44

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.1°F

Tomorrow:

78.7°F

Sunrise:

06:03

Sunset:

18:00

Day Length:

11 h. 57 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 78.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.5°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. 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 79.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 74.7°F on 2019.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 78.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 78.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Durban

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Mar 12 77.9°F 76.4°F 78.2°F
Mar 13 76.2°F 77.2°F 77.6°F
Mar 14 76.1°F 77.3°F 77.5°F
Mar 15 76.3°F 77.3°F 77.5°F
Mar 16 76.6°F 76.6°F 77.6°F
Mar 17 76.7°F 76.5°F 77.6°F
Mar 18 77.5°F 75.3°F 77.4°F
Mar 19 78.0°F 75.7°F 77.6°F
Mar 20 78.4°F 75.3°F 77.7°F
Mar 21 79.3°F 75.2°F 77.7°F
Mar 22 79.1°F 75.1°F 77.7°F
Mar 23 79.2°F 75.7°F 77.9°F
Mar 24 79.4°F 75.8°F 77.8°F
Mar 25 79.1°F 76.0°F 77.5°F
Mar 26 78.9°F 77.1°F 77.4°F
Mar 27 78.7°F 76.9°F 77.1°F
Mar 28 78.4°F 76.9°F 76.9°F
Mar 29 78.5°F 77.6°F 76.9°F
Mar 30 78.4°F 77.3°F 76.9°F
Mar 31 78.1°F 76.7°F 76.6°F
Apr 1 78.0°F 77.2°F 76.5°F
Apr 2 78.1°F 78.2°F 76.6°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, 75.9°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 71.3°F in Autumn.