What is the current water temperature in Durban?

As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 24.03°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

75.3

°F

January 18, 23:14

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

75.4°F

Tomorrow:

75.1°F

Sunrise:

05:12

Sunset:

19:00

Day Length:

13 h. 48 min.

Durban in January

Minimum:

73.5°F

Average:

75.6°F

Maximum:

78.1°F

Sea water temperature in Durban today

As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 75.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.4°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 fall a bit.

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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 75.6°F on 2018.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 75.3°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
Jan 4	74.6°F	79.9°F	76.2°F
Jan 5	74.8°F	78.9°F	76.3°F
Jan 6	75.6°F	78.7°F	76.5°F
Jan 7	77.1°F	78.4°F	76.5°F
Jan 8	77.0°F	78.2°F	76.6°F
Jan 9	77.6°F	78.4°F	77.0°F
Jan 10	77.7°F	78.5°F	77.2°F
Jan 11	77.1°F	77.7°F	76.9°F
Jan 12	77.4°F	79.0°F	77.2°F
Jan 13	76.6°F	78.9°F	77.3°F
Jan 14	76.2°F	78.9°F	77.6°F
Jan 15	76.1°F	78.3°F	78.0°F
Jan 16	74.9°F	78.3°F	78.1°F
Jan 17	75.4°F	78.2°F	77.9°F
Jan 18	75.3°F	77.1°F	77.6°F
Jan 19	75.1°F	77.3°F	77.5°F
Jan 20	75.1°F	78.4°F	77.5°F
Jan 21	75.0°F	78.3°F	77.4°F
Jan 22	75.4°F	78.4°F	77.8°F
Jan 23	75.5°F	78.6°F	77.9°F
Jan 24	75.4°F	78.7°F	77.8°F
Jan 25	75.3°F	79.5°F	77.7°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.