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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.
Sea temperature in East London now

62.5

°F

December 15, 00:21

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.0°F

Tomorrow:

62.3°F

Sunrise:

04:54

Sunset:

19:13

Day Length:

14 h. 19 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 62.5°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 7.6°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 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 74.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 65.4°F on 2023.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 63.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 62.3°F, while the maximum might reach 63.8°F.

Daily water temperature in East London

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
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 70.3°F
Dec 14 63.0°F 73.6°F 70.5°F
Dec 15 62.5°F 74.0°F 70.1°F
Dec 16 62.3°F 74.8°F 69.9°F
Dec 17 62.7°F 74.7°F 70.2°F
Dec 18 63.1°F 74.5°F 70.6°F
Dec 19 63.3°F 74.2°F 70.8°F
Dec 20 63.8°F 73.0°F 71.4°F
Dec 21 63.4°F 73.1°F 70.9°F
Dec 22 63.3°F 73.0°F 70.8°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.