Water temperature in Durban
70.6
°F
August 5, 11:11
Trend:
stableYesterday:
70.6°FTomorrow:
70.5°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
10 h. 48 min.Durban in August
Minimum:
74.8°FAverage:
76.6°FMaximum:
78.2°FSea water temperature in Durban today
As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 70.6°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 1.2°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 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 71.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 67.6°F on 2018.
Daily water temperature in Durban
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22 | 71.6°F | 70.0°F | 70.2°F |
| Jul 23 | 72.6°F | 70.1°F | 70.4°F |
| Jul 24 | 72.3°F | 70.0°F | 70.4°F |
| Jul 25 | 72.5°F | 69.2°F | 70.1°F |
| Jul 26 | 72.0°F | 69.5°F | 70.1°F |
| Jul 27 | 72.2°F | 69.6°F | 70.1°F |
| Jul 28 | 71.7°F | 69.4°F | 70.0°F |
| Jul 29 | 71.6°F | 69.3°F | 70.1°F |
| Jul 30 | 72.0°F | 69.7°F | 70.1°F |
| Jul 31 | 72.0°F | 68.6°F | 70.1°F |
| Aug 1 | 71.6°F | 68.5°F | 69.9°F |
| Aug 2 | 71.4°F | 68.7°F | 69.8°F |
| Aug 3 | 71.1°F | 69.0°F | 69.8°F |
| Aug 4 | 70.6°F | 70.2°F | 69.7°F |
| Aug 5 | 70.6°F | 70.2°F | 69.5°F |
| Aug 6 | 70.5°F | 69.7°F | 69.3°F |
| Aug 7 | 70.6°F | 69.6°F | 69.4°F |
| Aug 8 | 70.8°F | 69.3°F | 69.6°F |
| Aug 9 | 70.8°F | 69.4°F | 69.6°F |
| Aug 10 | 70.4°F | 69.0°F | 69.2°F |
| Aug 11 | 70.3°F | 68.8°F | 69.1°F |
| Aug 12 | 70.2°F | 68.9°F | 69.0°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.