Water temperature in Port Elizabeth
69.5
°F
January 19, 09:28
Trend:
stableYesterday:
69.4°FTomorrow:
69.1°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 4 min.Port Elizabeth in January
Minimum:
63.9°FAverage:
69.4°FMaximum:
72.7°FSea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today
As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 69.5°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 1.3°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 reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 73.8°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 68.3°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 | 70.5°F | 74.2°F | 70.2°F |
| Jan 6 | 70.7°F | 73.3°F | 70.1°F |
| Jan 7 | 69.6°F | 73.0°F | 69.6°F |
| Jan 8 | 68.5°F | 73.0°F | 69.4°F |
| Jan 9 | 67.9°F | 72.9°F | 69.6°F |
| Jan 10 | 67.7°F | 74.1°F | 70.2°F |
| Jan 11 | 68.5°F | 72.9°F | 70.0°F |
| 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 | 70.7°F |
| Jan 19 | 69.5°F | 73.8°F | 70.8°F |
| Jan 20 | 69.1°F | 74.5°F | 70.4°F |
| Jan 21 | 68.9°F | 74.4°F | 70.2°F |
| Jan 22 | 69.0°F | 72.6°F | 70.3°F |
| Jan 23 | 68.9°F | 74.3°F | 70.1°F |
| Jan 24 | 68.7°F | 73.9°F | 70.0°F |
| Jan 25 | 68.3°F | 74.2°F | 69.6°F |
| Jan 26 | 68.1°F | 75.5°F | 69.4°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.