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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

76.9

°F

December 22, 07:53

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

76.7°F

Tomorrow:

76.8°F

Sunrise:

04:53

Sunset:

18:57

Day Length:

14 h. 4 min.

Durban in December

Minimum:

75.4°F

Average:

77.0°F

Maximum:

78.6°F

Sea water temperature in Durban today

As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 76.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.8°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

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 73.9°F on 2021.

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
Dec 8 76.0°F 72.9°F 74.1°F
Dec 9 76.0°F 72.4°F 74.0°F
Dec 10 76.9°F 72.5°F 73.9°F
Dec 11 76.9°F 72.5°F 74.0°F
Dec 12 76.7°F 72.5°F 74.4°F
Dec 13 77.4°F 72.8°F 74.6°F
Dec 14 77.2°F 72.7°F 74.3°F
Dec 15 76.7°F 73.5°F 74.3°F
Dec 16 75.0°F 73.7°F 74.3°F
Dec 17 75.2°F 73.8°F 74.5°F
Dec 18 75.4°F 74.0°F 74.6°F
Dec 19 75.3°F 74.5°F 74.8°F
Dec 20 75.5°F 74.6°F 74.9°F
Dec 21 76.7°F 75.2°F 74.9°F
Dec 22 76.9°F 74.9°F 75.1°F
Dec 23 76.8°F 75.5°F 75.0°F
Dec 24 76.9°F 75.2°F 75.1°F
Dec 25 77.1°F 75.4°F 75.3°F
Dec 26 77.1°F 75.4°F 75.3°F
Dec 27 77.3°F 75.5°F 75.5°F
Dec 28 77.2°F 74.6°F 75.4°F
Dec 29 77.1°F 74.8°F 75.3°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 182 swimming days.
The warmest water in Durban was recorded on February 14, 2020, reaching a 81.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 8, 2018, dipping to 66.9°F. The average readings by season are 76.4°F in Winter, 75.9°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 71.3°F in Autumn.