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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

76.4

°F

December 10, 06:51

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

76.5°F

Tomorrow:

76.5°F

Sunrise:

04:48

Sunset:

18:49

Day Length:

14 h. 1 min.

Durban in December

Minimum:

75.4°F

Average:

77.2°F

Maximum:

79.0°F

Sea water temperature in Durban today

As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 76.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.3°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 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 76.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 72.1°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 76.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 76.5°F, while the maximum might reach 77.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Durban

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 26 74.7°F 76.7°F 73.8°F
Nov 27 74.9°F 76.2°F 73.9°F
Nov 28 74.9°F 75.1°F 74.0°F
Nov 29 76.0°F 74.0°F 74.0°F
Nov 30 76.0°F 74.5°F 73.9°F
Dec 1 76.1°F 74.8°F 73.7°F
Dec 2 76.2°F 74.9°F 73.7°F
Dec 3 75.9°F 74.6°F 73.8°F
Dec 4 75.8°F 75.8°F 74.2°F
Dec 5 75.6°F 75.8°F 74.3°F
Dec 6 75.8°F 75.9°F 74.3°F
Dec 7 75.4°F 75.7°F 74.4°F
Dec 8 75.3°F 76.0°F 74.3°F
Dec 9 76.5°F 76.0°F 74.2°F
Dec 10 76.4°F 76.9°F 74.1°F
Dec 11 76.5°F 76.9°F 74.2°F
Dec 12 76.9°F 76.7°F 74.6°F
Dec 13 77.0°F 77.4°F 74.7°F
Dec 14 76.8°F 77.2°F 74.5°F
Dec 15 76.8°F 76.7°F 74.5°F
Dec 16 76.7°F 75.0°F 74.4°F
Dec 17 77.0°F 75.2°F 74.7°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.