What is the current water temperature in East London?

As of now, in East London, the water temperature is 23.54°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in East London

Detailed information about the current water temperature in East London. 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.

74.4

°F

March 6, 10:43

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

73.9°F

Tomorrow:

74.5°F

Sunrise:

06:01

Sunset:

18:38

Day Length:

12 h. 37 min.

East London in March

Minimum:

61.2°F

Average:

69.4°F

Maximum:

74.3°F

Sea water temperature in East London today

As of now, in East London, the water temperature is 74.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.4°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 75.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 65.5°F on 2023.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 74.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in East London

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 20	67.1°F	71.7°F	71.9°F
Feb 21	68.1°F	68.8°F	71.3°F
Feb 22	68.3°F	69.4°F	71.5°F
Feb 23	68.1°F	66.9°F	71.4°F
Feb 24	68.5°F	67.7°F	72.1°F
Feb 25	69.2°F	69.9°F	72.2°F
Feb 26	67.1°F	70.9°F	72.4°F
Feb 27	70.3°F	66.6°F	72.5°F
Feb 28	71.3°F	65.4°F	72.2°F
Mar 1	72.1°F	64.7°F	72.2°F
Mar 2	72.5°F	63.0°F	72.0°F
Mar 3	71.9°F	65.2°F	72.4°F
Mar 4	72.0°F	66.7°F	72.4°F
Mar 5	73.9°F	67.9°F	72.3°F
Mar 6	74.4°F	69.6°F	72.0°F
Mar 7	74.5°F	70.0°F	72.1°F
Mar 8	74.4°F	71.7°F	72.1°F
Mar 9	74.4°F	72.1°F	72.1°F
Mar 10	73.3°F	68.4°F	71.0°F
Mar 11	74.0°F	68.0°F	71.6°F
Mar 12	74.4°F	68.4°F	72.0°F
Mar 13	74.5°F	69.4°F	72.1°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 East London by month

In East London, there are only 2 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming.

The warmest water in East London was recorded on February 14, 2019, reaching a 76.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on June 14, 2021, dipping to 59.1°F. The average readings by season are 70.8°F in Winter, 70.7°F in Spring, 65.8°F in Summer, and 65.9°F in Autumn.