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 18.96°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.

66.1

°F

April 25, 19:02

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.8°F

Tomorrow:

66.0°F

Sunrise:

06:47

Sunset:

17:43

Day Length:

10 h. 56 min.

Port Elizabeth in May

Minimum:

64.5°F

Average:

70.2°F

Maximum:

74.7°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 66.1°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 1.1°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 considerably 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 70.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 61.5°F on 2024.

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 65.9°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 11	69.6°F	65.1°F	65.6°F
Apr 12	68.8°F	66.7°F	65.6°F
Apr 13	68.7°F	66.6°F	65.4°F
Apr 14	68.3°F	66.4°F	65.6°F
Apr 15	67.7°F	63.3°F	65.5°F
Apr 16	67.7°F	64.3°F	65.1°F
Apr 17	67.6°F	63.3°F	65.2°F
Apr 18	66.0°F	64.3°F	64.9°F
Apr 19	66.6°F	64.1°F	65.5°F
Apr 20	66.4°F	64.4°F	65.9°F
Apr 21	66.5°F	64.3°F	65.8°F
Apr 22	65.6°F	64.7°F	65.5°F
Apr 23	65.8°F	65.0°F	65.4°F
Apr 24	65.8°F	64.7°F	65.0°F
Apr 25	66.1°F	64.7°F	65.1°F
Apr 26	66.0°F	63.7°F	64.9°F
Apr 27	66.1°F	65.7°F	65.0°F
Apr 28	66.3°F	67.4°F	65.2°F
Apr 29	66.0°F	65.1°F	65.0°F
Apr 30	66.3°F	65.6°F	65.2°F
May 1	65.5°F	64.4°F	64.5°F
May 2	65.5°F	62.8°F	64.5°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.