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 15.87°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

60.6

°F

August 9, 02:39

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.7°F

Tomorrow:

60.0°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

17:43

Day Length:

10 h. 40 min.

Port Elizabeth in August

Minimum:

63.9°F

Average:

69.4°F

Maximum:

73.6°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 60.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.7°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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 59.8°F on 2022.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.2°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
Jul 26	64.5°F	63.4°F	63.4°F
Jul 27	64.0°F	63.5°F	63.2°F
Jul 28	63.9°F	63.4°F	62.8°F
Jul 29	63.2°F	62.7°F	62.6°F
Jul 30	62.7°F	63.5°F	62.7°F
Jul 31	61.8°F	63.6°F	62.4°F
Aug 1	61.4°F	63.0°F	62.2°F
Aug 2	61.3°F	63.1°F	62.1°F
Aug 3	61.1°F	62.9°F	62.0°F
Aug 4	61.4°F	63.1°F	62.1°F
Aug 5	60.9°F	60.6°F	62.1°F
Aug 6	60.1°F	62.7°F	62.4°F
Aug 7	61.5°F	62.4°F	62.4°F
Aug 8	60.7°F	62.5°F	62.4°F
Aug 9	60.6°F	62.4°F	62.3°F
Aug 10	60.0°F	61.9°F	61.8°F
Aug 11	60.2°F	62.1°F	62.0°F
Aug 12	60.2°F	61.6°F	61.9°F
Aug 13	60.2°F	61.7°F	62.0°F
Aug 14	60.2°F	61.9°F	61.9°F
Aug 15	60.4°F	62.2°F	62.1°F
Aug 16	60.5°F	62.6°F	62.2°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.

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, 62.6°F in Summer, and 64.1°F in Autumn.