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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.
Sea temperature in Port Elizabeth now

65.0

°F

September 16, 06:26

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.1°F

Tomorrow:

65.2°F

Sunrise:

06:16

Sunset:

18:09

Day Length:

11 h. 53 min.

Port Elizabeth in September

Minimum:

64.5°F

Average:

69.9°F

Maximum:

72.9°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 65.0°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 1.9°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 60.4°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 65.0°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
Sep 2 63.4°F 63.3°F 62.9°F
Sep 3 64.4°F 63.7°F 62.8°F
Sep 4 63.8°F 63.8°F 63.1°F
Sep 5 64.4°F 64.0°F 63.3°F
Sep 6 63.8°F 63.4°F 63.1°F
Sep 7 64.3°F 63.7°F 63.0°F
Sep 8 64.3°F 63.6°F 63.1°F
Sep 9 64.5°F 63.4°F 63.2°F
Sep 10 64.1°F 63.4°F 63.1°F
Sep 11 64.1°F 63.6°F 63.2°F
Sep 12 65.3°F 63.5°F 63.3°F
Sep 13 65.2°F 63.6°F 63.4°F
Sep 14 64.0°F 63.6°F 63.2°F
Sep 15 65.1°F 63.9°F 63.1°F
Sep 16 65.0°F 63.9°F 63.0°F
Sep 17 65.2°F 63.6°F 63.2°F
Sep 18 65.0°F 64.0°F 63.1°F
Sep 19 65.3°F 64.4°F 63.4°F
Sep 20 65.0°F 63.7°F 63.1°F
Sep 21 64.9°F 63.8°F 62.9°F
Sep 22 64.9°F 63.3°F 62.9°F
Sep 23 65.0°F 63.5°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 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.