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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

69.2

°F

August 27, 02:51

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

69.3°F

Tomorrow:

69.2°F

Sunrise:

06:17

Sunset:

17:38

Day Length:

11 h. 21 min.

Durban in September

Minimum:

75.4°F

Average:

77.0°F

Maximum:

78.5°F

Sea water temperature in Durban today

As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 69.2°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 0.6°F lower 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 stay about the same.

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 70.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 68.7°F on 2023.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 69.1°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
Aug 13 68.4°F 71.6°F 68.9°F
Aug 14 68.4°F 71.8°F 69.1°F
Aug 15 69.4°F 72.0°F 69.4°F
Aug 16 69.5°F 70.7°F 69.6°F
Aug 17 69.6°F 70.8°F 69.7°F
Aug 18 67.8°F 71.5°F 69.6°F
Aug 19 67.0°F 70.6°F 69.4°F
Aug 20 67.1°F 70.7°F 69.4°F
Aug 21 67.7°F 71.0°F 69.4°F
Aug 22 68.4°F 71.3°F 69.9°F
Aug 23 69.4°F 71.1°F 69.9°F
Aug 24 69.8°F 69.7°F 69.9°F
Aug 25 69.9°F 68.6°F 69.8°F
Aug 26 69.3°F 69.2°F 69.8°F
Aug 27 69.2°F 69.3°F 69.7°F
Aug 28 69.2°F 70.0°F 69.8°F
Aug 29 69.2°F 70.0°F 69.7°F
Aug 30 69.2°F 70.0°F 69.7°F
Aug 31 69.0°F 69.9°F 69.6°F
Sep 1 69.0°F 68.9°F 69.6°F
Sep 2 69.1°F 68.7°F 69.7°F
Sep 3 68.9°F 68.1°F 69.5°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.

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 76.5°F in Winter, 75.9°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 71.3°F in Autumn.