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 17.38°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.

63.3

°F

May 11, 02:58

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

63.0°F

Tomorrow:

63.6°F

Sunrise:

07:00

Sunset:

17:28

Day Length:

10 h. 28 min.

Port Elizabeth in May

Minimum:

64.5°F

Average:

70.1°F

Maximum:

74.7°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 63.3°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 1.5°F lower 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 rise 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 69.8°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 59.6°F on 2021.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.5°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
Apr 27	65.7°F	62.7°F	65.0°F
Apr 28	67.4°F	62.5°F	65.1°F
Apr 29	65.1°F	62.7°F	64.9°F
Apr 30	65.6°F	61.7°F	65.1°F
May 1	64.4°F	61.0°F	64.3°F
May 2	62.8°F	61.8°F	64.4°F
May 3	62.6°F	62.0°F	64.5°F
May 4	61.8°F	64.4°F	64.8°F
May 5	62.1°F	61.6°F	64.5°F
May 6	62.5°F	63.4°F	65.1°F
May 7	62.7°F	60.4°F	64.8°F
May 8	62.8°F	62.8°F	65.0°F
May 9	63.1°F	63.9°F	64.7°F
May 10	63.0°F	63.2°F	64.5°F
May 11	63.3°F	63.5°F	64.8°F
May 12	63.6°F	63.8°F	65.1°F
May 13	63.6°F	63.8°F	65.1°F
May 14	63.8°F	64.0°F	65.3°F
May 15	63.5°F	65.9°F	65.1°F
May 16	63.5°F	65.7°F	65.0°F
May 17	63.3°F	64.8°F	64.9°F
May 18	63.4°F	65.5°F	64.9°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, 62.4°F in Summer, and 64.0°F in Autumn.