Water temperature in Port Elizabeth
68.2
°F
March 12, 16:59
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
68.2°FTomorrow:
68.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 26 min.Port Elizabeth in March
Minimum:
63.8°FAverage:
69.1°FMaximum:
73.4°FSea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today
As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 68.2°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 0.7°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 stay about the same.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 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 71.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 65.0°F on 2025.
Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26 | 64.9°F | 71.4°F | 68.3°F |
| Feb 27 | 64.0°F | 69.1°F | 67.8°F |
| Feb 28 | 65.0°F | 68.4°F | 67.6°F |
| Mar 1 | 65.0°F | 69.3°F | 68.1°F |
| Mar 2 | 63.9°F | 69.1°F | 68.3°F |
| Mar 3 | 63.6°F | 71.2°F | 68.7°F |
| Mar 4 | 65.9°F | 71.1°F | 69.3°F |
| Mar 5 | 67.5°F | 68.2°F | 69.4°F |
| Mar 6 | 67.5°F | 70.4°F | 69.6°F |
| Mar 7 | 68.5°F | 68.9°F | 69.9°F |
| Mar 8 | 67.9°F | 68.6°F | 69.8°F |
| Mar 9 | 67.6°F | 70.3°F | 69.3°F |
| Mar 10 | 67.0°F | 69.8°F | 69.3°F |
| Mar 11 | 68.2°F | 65.3°F | 68.7°F |
| Mar 12 | 68.2°F | 65.0°F | 68.9°F |
| Mar 13 | 68.3°F | 67.2°F | 69.0°F |
| Mar 14 | 68.5°F | 67.2°F | 69.2°F |
| Mar 15 | 68.0°F | 66.3°F | 68.7°F |
| Mar 16 | 67.2°F | 66.8°F | 67.9°F |
| Mar 17 | 67.1°F | 65.6°F | 67.8°F |
| Mar 18 | 67.1°F | 64.5°F | 67.8°F |
| Mar 19 | 67.5°F | 65.6°F | 68.2°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.