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 17.04°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.

62.7

°F

September 16, 03:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.8°F

Tomorrow:

62.3°F

Sunrise:

06:07

Sunset:

18:00

Day Length:

11 h. 53 min.

East London in September

Minimum:

62.2°F

Average:

69.9°F

Maximum:

75.2°F

Sea water temperature in East London today

As of now, in East London, the water temperature is 62.7°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 2.2°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 fall 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 68.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 62.5°F on 2024.

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 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 62.7°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
Sep 2	66.1°F	64.7°F	66.2°F
Sep 3	66.6°F	62.1°F	66.0°F
Sep 4	66.7°F	62.7°F	65.6°F
Sep 5	66.8°F	63.7°F	65.6°F
Sep 6	66.3°F	64.3°F	65.5°F
Sep 7	65.4°F	63.9°F	64.9°F
Sep 8	62.6°F	63.7°F	64.8°F
Sep 9	60.3°F	64.2°F	64.4°F
Sep 10	59.3°F	64.4°F	64.4°F
Sep 11	59.7°F	62.8°F	64.5°F
Sep 12	60.2°F	61.9°F	64.7°F
Sep 13	61.7°F	62.9°F	64.8°F
Sep 14	62.5°F	63.0°F	64.7°F
Sep 15	62.8°F	63.4°F	65.0°F
Sep 16	62.7°F	63.8°F	64.9°F
Sep 17	62.3°F	62.3°F	64.6°F
Sep 18	62.7°F	63.7°F	65.0°F
Sep 19	63.3°F	67.0°F	65.5°F
Sep 20	63.2°F	66.0°F	65.5°F
Sep 21	62.5°F	62.4°F	64.7°F
Sep 22	62.6°F	62.9°F	64.9°F
Sep 23	62.4°F	61.8°F	64.6°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 1 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, 70.5°F in Spring, 65.8°F in Summer, and 65.9°F in Autumn.