What is the current water temperature in East London?

Q: What is the current water temperature in East London?

As of now, in East London, the water temperature is 17.97°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.3

°F

November 18, 21:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

67.1°F

Tomorrow:

64.6°F

Sunrise:

04:57

Sunset:

18:50

Day Length:

13 h. 53 min.

East London in November

Minimum:

63.7°F

Average:

71.0°F

Maximum:

75.5°F

Sea water temperature in East London today

As of now, in East London, the water temperature is 64.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 3.1°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 slightly 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 72.5°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 63.7°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.6°F, while the maximum might reach 65.4°F.

Daily water temperature in East London

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 4	63.4°F	68.7°F	66.7°F
Nov 5	64.0°F	69.0°F	66.7°F
Nov 6	65.3°F	67.2°F	66.6°F
Nov 7	66.0°F	67.9°F	66.9°F
Nov 8	63.8°F	67.4°F	67.0°F
Nov 9	64.1°F	67.8°F	67.3°F
Nov 10	64.5°F	67.9°F	67.5°F
Nov 11	63.9°F	68.2°F	67.7°F
Nov 12	64.8°F	68.1°F	67.7°F
Nov 13	65.1°F	67.8°F	67.3°F
Nov 14	64.5°F	67.3°F	66.8°F
Nov 15	64.8°F	63.4°F	66.7°F
Nov 16	65.6°F	64.4°F	66.7°F
Nov 17	67.1°F	64.1°F	67.5°F
Nov 18	64.3°F	64.2°F	67.5°F
Nov 19	64.6°F	65.1°F	67.7°F
Nov 20	64.8°F	65.6°F	67.9°F
Nov 21	64.8°F	66.3°F	67.9°F
Nov 22	64.7°F	65.0°F	67.8°F
Nov 23	65.1°F	66.7°F	68.2°F
Nov 24	65.3°F	67.9°F	68.4°F
Nov 25	65.4°F	68.3°F	68.5°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 3 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming.

The warmest water in East London was recorded on March 27, 2015, reaching a 76.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on June 14, 2021, dipping to 59.1°F. The average readings by season are 71.3°F in Winter, 70.9°F in Spring, 65.9°F in Summer, and 66.2°F in Autumn.