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 17.28°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.

63.1

°F

December 14, 05:40

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.5°F

Tomorrow:

62.7°F

Sunrise:

04:54

Sunset:

19:12

Day Length:

14 h. 18 min.

East London in December

Minimum:

65.5°F

Average:

71.2°F

Maximum:

74.7°F

Sea water temperature in East London today

As of now, in East London, the water temperature is 63.1°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 7.4°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 fall 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 73.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 64.0°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.1°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
Nov 30	65.4°F	70.8°F	68.5°F
Dec 1	64.1°F	70.6°F	68.7°F
Dec 2	65.6°F	71.1°F	68.4°F
Dec 3	66.5°F	69.2°F	68.3°F
Dec 4	66.3°F	70.6°F	68.1°F
Dec 5	65.0°F	71.8°F	68.6°F
Dec 6	65.5°F	69.9°F	68.3°F
Dec 7	64.5°F	69.6°F	68.0°F
Dec 8	65.4°F	70.4°F	68.6°F
Dec 9	67.4°F	72.0°F	69.1°F
Dec 10	66.3°F	71.7°F	69.5°F
Dec 11	63.9°F	71.8°F	69.8°F
Dec 12	63.9°F	72.9°F	70.0°F
Dec 13	63.5°F	73.8°F	70.9°F
Dec 14	63.1°F	73.6°F	70.5°F
Dec 15	62.7°F	74.0°F	70.1°F
Dec 16	62.4°F	74.8°F	69.9°F
Dec 17	62.8°F	74.7°F	70.2°F
Dec 18	63.2°F	74.5°F	70.6°F
Dec 19	63.4°F	74.2°F	70.8°F
Dec 20	63.9°F	73.0°F	71.4°F
Dec 21	63.5°F	73.1°F	70.9°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 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 71.2°F in Winter, 70.9°F in Spring, 65.9°F in Summer, and 66.1°F in Autumn.