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 14.09°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

57.4

°F

October 7, 09:01

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.6°F

Tomorrow:

57.3°F

Sunrise:

05:38

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

12 h. 37 min.

East London in October

Minimum:

64.8°F

Average:

70.2°F

Maximum:

75.7°F

Sea water temperature in East London today

As of now, in East London, the water temperature is 57.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 7.6°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 stay about the same.

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 69.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 60.0°F on 2025.

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 57.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 57.1°F, while the maximum might reach 58.4°F.

Daily water temperature in East London

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 23	61.3°F	61.8°F	64.3°F
Sep 24	61.9°F	64.7°F	64.7°F
Sep 25	61.7°F	65.0°F	64.8°F
Sep 26	62.2°F	65.6°F	64.6°F
Sep 27	62.0°F	65.7°F	64.5°F
Sep 28	61.4°F	65.9°F	64.5°F
Sep 29	60.7°F	66.4°F	64.9°F
Sep 30	63.2°F	64.1°F	64.7°F
Oct 1	60.5°F	63.6°F	64.6°F
Oct 2	57.3°F	62.8°F	64.6°F
Oct 3	55.7°F	63.4°F	64.1°F
Oct 4	56.8°F	63.0°F	64.5°F
Oct 5	58.1°F	60.1°F	64.4°F
Oct 6	57.6°F	61.2°F	65.2°F
Oct 7	57.4°F	60.0°F	65.0°F
Oct 8	57.3°F	61.3°F	64.9°F
Oct 9	57.1°F	61.2°F	64.7°F
Oct 10	57.5°F	62.5°F	65.1°F
Oct 11	58.1°F	64.4°F	65.8°F
Oct 12	58.4°F	65.2°F	66.0°F
Oct 13	58.1°F	62.5°F	65.7°F
Oct 14	58.4°F	61.9°F	66.0°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 October 3, 2026, dipping to 55.7°F. The average readings by season are 70.8°F in Winter, 70.5°F in Spring, 65.8°F in Summer, and 65.8°F in Autumn.