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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

78.6

°F

March 1, 04:56

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

78.3°F

Tomorrow:

78.4°F

Sunrise:

05:47

Sunset:

18:30

Day Length:

12 h. 43 min.

Durban in March

Minimum:

74.5°F

Average:

75.8°F

Maximum:

78.5°F

Sea water temperature in Durban today

As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 78.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°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 fall 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 80.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 75.5°F on 2018.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 78.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 77.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Durban

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 15 77.9°F 78.1°F 78.4°F
Feb 16 79.1°F 78.1°F 78.6°F
Feb 17 78.9°F 78.4°F 78.5°F
Feb 18 79.4°F 78.4°F 78.2°F
Feb 19 79.6°F 78.4°F 78.2°F
Feb 20 80.0°F 78.7°F 78.5°F
Feb 21 81.0°F 77.9°F 78.4°F
Feb 22 81.1°F 77.9°F 78.5°F
Feb 23 80.8°F 77.7°F 78.6°F
Feb 24 79.6°F 78.8°F 78.5°F
Feb 25 77.9°F 78.4°F 78.2°F
Feb 26 78.4°F 79.5°F 78.3°F
Feb 27 78.4°F 79.0°F 78.0°F
Feb 28 78.3°F 79.2°F 77.9°F
Mar 1 78.6°F 80.6°F 78.0°F
Mar 2 78.4°F 80.8°F 77.8°F
Mar 3 78.2°F 81.4°F 77.7°F
Mar 4 78.2°F 80.4°F 77.6°F
Mar 5 78.2°F 80.3°F 77.7°F
Mar 6 78.2°F 78.7°F 77.6°F
Mar 7 78.1°F 78.9°F 77.6°F
Mar 8 77.9°F 77.9°F 77.4°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.