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 17.06°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

August 4, 23:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.2°F

Tomorrow:

63.2°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

17:32

Day Length:

10 h. 35 min.

East London in August

Minimum:

60.9°F

Average:

69.3°F

Maximum:

73.4°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 2.4°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 67.4°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 62.1°F on 2022.

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 62.9°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
Jul 21	64.7°F	66.4°F	65.9°F
Jul 22	63.1°F	66.3°F	65.5°F
Jul 23	63.5°F	64.8°F	65.4°F
Jul 24	65.1°F	62.9°F	65.1°F
Jul 25	67.9°F	63.5°F	65.3°F
Jul 26	68.0°F	63.6°F	65.2°F
Jul 27	69.6°F	64.9°F	65.2°F
Jul 28	69.1°F	64.1°F	65.0°F
Jul 29	68.7°F	67.2°F	65.2°F
Jul 30	67.6°F	67.0°F	65.6°F
Jul 31	67.8°F	66.6°F	65.8°F
Aug 1	66.4°F	66.3°F	65.7°F
Aug 2	63.1°F	65.9°F	65.5°F
Aug 3	63.2°F	66.2°F	65.1°F
Aug 4	62.7°F	66.6°F	65.1°F
Aug 5	63.2°F	66.8°F	65.5°F
Aug 6	63.2°F	65.1°F	65.6°F
Aug 7	63.3°F	65.5°F	65.7°F
Aug 8	63.2°F	66.2°F	65.5°F
Aug 9	62.6°F	65.7°F	65.0°F
Aug 10	62.6°F	65.7°F	65.0°F
Aug 11	62.5°F	65.6°F	64.9°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.