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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

74.1

°F

December 21, 06:17

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

74.0°F

Tomorrow:

74.4°F

Sunrise:

04:52

Sunset:

18:56

Day Length:

14 h. 4 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 74.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.9°F lower 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 73.6°F on 2019.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 74.4°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 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 74.4°F
Dec 10 76.7°F 76.9°F 74.3°F
Dec 11 76.5°F 76.9°F 74.4°F
Dec 12 76.1°F 76.7°F 74.7°F
Dec 13 76.0°F 77.4°F 74.8°F
Dec 14 75.7°F 77.2°F 74.6°F
Dec 15 74.5°F 76.7°F 74.5°F
Dec 16 74.8°F 75.0°F 74.4°F
Dec 17 74.8°F 75.2°F 74.7°F
Dec 18 73.9°F 75.4°F 74.6°F
Dec 19 74.1°F 75.3°F 74.7°F
Dec 20 74.0°F 75.5°F 74.9°F
Dec 21 74.1°F 76.7°F 75.0°F
Dec 22 74.4°F 77.5°F 75.3°F
Dec 23 74.3°F 77.2°F 75.2°F
Dec 24 74.3°F 77.0°F 75.2°F
Dec 25 74.6°F 77.1°F 75.5°F
Dec 26 74.4°F 76.5°F 75.3°F
Dec 27 74.7°F 76.9°F 75.6°F
Dec 28 74.5°F 76.1°F 75.4°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.