Water temperature in Durban
72.0
°F
July 21, 08:01
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
72.2°FTomorrow:
71.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
10 h. 29 min.Durban in July
Minimum:
74.3°FAverage:
76.5°FMaximum:
78.4°FSea water temperature in Durban today
As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 72.0°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 1.8°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 fall a bit.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 71.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 68.1°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Durban
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7 | 71.6°F | 72.0°F | 71.5°F |
| Jul 8 | 71.6°F | 72.2°F | 71.3°F |
| Jul 9 | 71.7°F | 72.0°F | 71.5°F |
| Jul 10 | 71.5°F | 72.2°F | 71.5°F |
| Jul 11 | 71.3°F | 71.4°F | 71.0°F |
| Jul 12 | 71.6°F | 71.5°F | 71.1°F |
| Jul 13 | 72.0°F | 71.4°F | 71.0°F |
| Jul 14 | 70.8°F | 71.2°F | 70.8°F |
| Jul 15 | 70.8°F | 70.7°F | 70.8°F |
| Jul 16 | 71.4°F | 70.4°F | 70.6°F |
| Jul 17 | 72.4°F | 70.5°F | 70.7°F |
| Jul 18 | 72.8°F | 70.7°F | 70.8°F |
| Jul 19 | 73.0°F | 70.8°F | 70.7°F |
| Jul 20 | 72.2°F | 70.4°F | 70.4°F |
| Jul 21 | 72.0°F | 70.1°F | 70.2°F |
| Jul 22 | 71.9°F | 70.0°F | 70.0°F |
| Jul 23 | 72.0°F | 70.1°F | 70.2°F |
| Jul 24 | 72.0°F | 70.0°F | 70.2°F |
| Jul 25 | 71.7°F | 69.2°F | 69.8°F |
| Jul 26 | 71.7°F | 69.5°F | 69.9°F |
| Jul 27 | 71.8°F | 69.6°F | 69.9°F |
| Jul 28 | 71.7°F | 69.4°F | 69.9°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.