What is the current water temperature in Port Elizabeth?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Port Elizabeth?

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 17.42°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 Port Elizabeth

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Port Elizabeth. 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.

63.4

°F

July 26, 14:56

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.7°F

Tomorrow:

63.2°F

Sunrise:

07:15

Sunset:

17:33

Day Length:

10 h. 18 min.

Port Elizabeth in August

Minimum:

63.9°F

Average:

69.6°F

Maximum:

73.6°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 63.4°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 0.3°F higher 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 61.2°F on 2015.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 62.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 12	64.9°F	65.3°F	62.9°F
Jul 13	64.9°F	65.5°F	62.5°F
Jul 14	64.6°F	64.5°F	62.4°F
Jul 15	64.3°F	64.2°F	62.7°F
Jul 16	63.6°F	65.3°F	62.7°F
Jul 17	64.0°F	64.8°F	62.5°F
Jul 18	64.6°F	64.6°F	62.4°F
Jul 19	64.3°F	64.1°F	62.6°F
Jul 20	63.8°F	64.1°F	62.6°F
Jul 21	63.3°F	64.0°F	62.5°F
Jul 22	63.1°F	65.0°F	62.6°F
Jul 23	63.2°F	65.4°F	62.5°F
Jul 24	62.9°F	65.0°F	62.5°F
Jul 25	63.7°F	65.3°F	62.7°F
Jul 26	63.4°F	65.1°F	63.0°F
Jul 27	63.2°F	64.2°F	62.9°F
Jul 28	62.8°F	64.0°F	62.4°F
Jul 29	62.6°F	63.3°F	62.3°F
Jul 30	62.7°F	63.7°F	62.3°F
Jul 31	62.4°F	63.9°F	62.1°F
Aug 1	62.5°F	63.1°F	62.2°F
Aug 2	62.4°F	63.2°F	62.1°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 Port Elizabeth by month

In an average year, Port Elizabeth offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Port Elizabeth was recorded on January 26, 2025, reaching a 75.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on June 24, 2023, dipping to 57.7°F. The average readings by season are 69.0°F in Winter, 66.1°F in Spring, 62.5°F in Summer, and 64.0°F in Autumn.