Water temperature in Port Elizabeth
70.5
°F
January 26, 11:24
Trend:
stableYesterday:
70.0°FTomorrow:
70.4°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 54 min.Port Elizabeth in February
Minimum:
64.9°FAverage:
69.1°FMaximum:
72.6°FSea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today
As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 70.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 1.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.Recent sea temperature and forecast
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 75.5°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 65.8°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 | 69.8°F | 73.8°F | 70.6°F |
| Jan 13 | 69.4°F | 73.6°F | 70.5°F |
| Jan 14 | 69.2°F | 73.0°F | 70.5°F |
| Jan 15 | 70.4°F | 73.6°F | 70.8°F |
| Jan 16 | 70.3°F | 72.2°F | 70.6°F |
| Jan 17 | 69.3°F | 72.9°F | 70.4°F |
| Jan 18 | 69.4°F | 73.4°F | 70.6°F |
| Jan 19 | 70.1°F | 73.8°F | 70.7°F |
| Jan 20 | 69.9°F | 74.5°F | 70.4°F |
| Jan 21 | 69.8°F | 74.4°F | 70.2°F |
| Jan 22 | 69.9°F | 72.6°F | 70.3°F |
| Jan 23 | 69.7°F | 74.3°F | 70.1°F |
| Jan 24 | 69.7°F | 73.9°F | 70.0°F |
| Jan 25 | 70.0°F | 74.2°F | 69.6°F |
| Jan 26 | 70.5°F | 75.5°F | 69.4°F |
| Jan 27 | 70.4°F | 75.0°F | 69.3°F |
| Jan 28 | 70.3°F | 74.6°F | 69.2°F |
| Jan 29 | 69.7°F | 73.3°F | 68.6°F |
| Jan 30 | 69.8°F | 73.7°F | 68.7°F |
| Jan 31 | 70.2°F | 73.3°F | 69.1°F |
| Feb 1 | 70.4°F | 71.6°F | 69.4°F |
| Feb 2 | 70.1°F | 71.5°F | 69.0°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.