Water temperature in Durban
73.4
°F
May 24, 14:35
Trend:
stableYesterday:
73.6°FTomorrow:
73.5°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
10 h. 28 min.Durban in May
Minimum:
73.8°FAverage:
76.3°FMaximum:
78.9°FSea water temperature in Durban today
As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 73.4°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 0.2°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 rise 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.5°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 71.0°F on 2024.
Daily water temperature in Durban
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | 76.3°F | 75.3°F | 75.0°F |
| May 11 | 76.3°F | 75.1°F | 74.8°F |
| May 12 | 76.3°F | 75.3°F | 75.1°F |
| May 13 | 75.8°F | 74.9°F | 75.0°F |
| May 14 | 75.6°F | 74.5°F | 74.8°F |
| May 15 | 75.5°F | 74.8°F | 74.7°F |
| May 16 | 75.1°F | 74.3°F | 74.4°F |
| May 17 | 74.7°F | 73.2°F | 74.2°F |
| May 18 | 74.6°F | 73.0°F | 74.1°F |
| May 19 | 74.0°F | 72.7°F | 74.0°F |
| May 20 | 74.0°F | 72.7°F | 74.0°F |
| May 21 | 74.4°F | 72.8°F | 73.7°F |
| May 22 | 74.4°F | 72.1°F | 73.4°F |
| May 23 | 73.6°F | 72.5°F | 73.2°F |
| May 24 | 73.4°F | 72.8°F | 73.2°F |
| May 25 | 73.5°F | 73.9°F | 73.3°F |
| May 26 | 73.3°F | 73.3°F | 73.1°F |
| May 27 | 73.1°F | 72.9°F | 72.9°F |
| May 28 | 73.0°F | 72.8°F | 72.8°F |
| May 29 | 73.1°F | 72.1°F | 72.9°F |
| May 30 | 73.0°F | 72.9°F | 72.8°F |
| May 31 | 72.9°F | 72.3°F | 72.7°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.