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 18.81°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.

65.9

°F

May 30, 19:59

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.4°F

Tomorrow:

65.7°F

Sunrise:

07:13

Sunset:

17:17

Day Length:

10 h. 4 min.

Port Elizabeth in June

Minimum:

65.6°F

Average:

70.1°F

Maximum:

74.1°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 65.9°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 2.5°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 60.8°F on 2017.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 66.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 16	64.7°F	63.7°F	64.8°F
May 17	65.5°F	63.6°F	64.7°F
May 18	64.3°F	64.8°F	64.7°F
May 19	65.5°F	64.8°F	64.8°F
May 20	63.4°F	64.7°F	64.4°F
May 21	63.3°F	64.8°F	64.4°F
May 22	64.4°F	63.2°F	64.2°F
May 23	64.1°F	62.4°F	63.7°F
May 24	64.4°F	62.6°F	63.8°F
May 25	64.8°F	63.8°F	64.3°F
May 26	65.1°F	62.4°F	64.0°F
May 27	64.6°F	62.8°F	63.6°F
May 28	65.6°F	62.4°F	63.5°F
May 29	65.4°F	62.1°F	63.3°F
May 30	65.9°F	62.1°F	63.3°F
May 31	65.7°F	61.5°F	63.1°F
Jun 1	66.1°F	62.2°F	63.6°F
Jun 2	66.2°F	62.5°F	63.7°F
Jun 3	66.7°F	63.3°F	64.1°F
Jun 4	66.3°F	63.2°F	63.8°F
Jun 5	66.3°F	63.3°F	63.7°F
Jun 6	65.7°F	62.3°F	63.1°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 February 14, 2026, reaching a 76.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on June 24, 2023, dipping to 57.7°F. The average readings by season are 69.1°F in Winter, 66.1°F in Spring, 62.5°F in Summer, and 64.1°F in Autumn.