What is the current water temperature in Durban?

As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 24.68°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

76.4

°F

December 4, 03:13

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

75.9°F

Tomorrow:

76.5°F

Sunrise:

04:48

Sunset:

18:45

Day Length:

13 h. 57 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. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.7°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 71.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 76.5°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
Nov 20	71.2°F	74.2°F	72.7°F
Nov 21	71.8°F	75.1°F	73.0°F
Nov 22	73.1°F	75.1°F	73.1°F
Nov 23	73.4°F	75.2°F	73.4°F
Nov 24	73.7°F	75.0°F	73.5°F
Nov 25	73.9°F	75.7°F	73.6°F
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	73.6°F
Dec 4	76.4°F	75.8°F	74.1°F
Dec 5	76.5°F	75.8°F	74.1°F
Dec 6	76.5°F	75.9°F	74.2°F
Dec 7	76.7°F	75.7°F	74.4°F
Dec 8	76.6°F	76.0°F	74.2°F
Dec 9	76.6°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

* 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.