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 15.17°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.

59.3

°F

August 23, 04:02

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.4°F

Tomorrow:

59.2°F

Sunrise:

06:48

Sunset:

17:53

Day Length:

11 h. 5 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 59.3°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 3.2°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

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.2°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 59.7°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.0°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
Aug 9	59.7°F	62.3°F	62.0°F
Aug 10	59.5°F	61.8°F	61.5°F
Aug 11	59.1°F	61.9°F	61.6°F
Aug 12	59.4°F	61.6°F	61.7°F
Aug 13	58.3°F	61.7°F	61.6°F
Aug 14	57.8°F	61.9°F	61.5°F
Aug 15	57.1°F	62.2°F	61.6°F
Aug 16	56.9°F	62.6°F	61.8°F
Aug 17	58.5°F	64.4°F	62.4°F
Aug 18	59.1°F	65.0°F	62.5°F
Aug 19	58.6°F	65.4°F	62.4°F
Aug 20	59.5°F	65.3°F	62.4°F
Aug 21	59.5°F	64.6°F	62.2°F
Aug 22	59.4°F	64.9°F	62.5°F
Aug 23	59.3°F	64.9°F	62.5°F
Aug 24	59.2°F	64.5°F	62.3°F
Aug 25	59.4°F	64.4°F	62.6°F
Aug 26	59.0°F	63.5°F	62.2°F
Aug 27	59.0°F	63.5°F	62.2°F
Aug 28	58.9°F	63.2°F	62.1°F
Aug 29	58.8°F	63.1°F	62.0°F
Aug 30	58.9°F	63.2°F	62.0°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 August 16, 2026, dipping to 56.9°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.