Water temperature in Port Elizabeth
71.3
°F
December 22, 07:22
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
71.2°FTomorrow:
71.6°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 25 min.Port Elizabeth in December
Minimum:
66.6°FAverage:
70.5°FMaximum:
73.2°FSea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today
As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 71.3°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 3.2°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
Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 70.8°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 64.1°F on 2021.
Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8 | 69.9°F | 67.0°F | 67.2°F |
| Dec 9 | 70.8°F | 66.5°F | 67.4°F |
| Dec 10 | 71.5°F | 66.3°F | 67.7°F |
| Dec 11 | 72.5°F | 66.9°F | 67.7°F |
| Dec 12 | 72.2°F | 68.0°F | 67.9°F |
| Dec 13 | 72.4°F | 66.7°F | 67.1°F |
| Dec 14 | 72.2°F | 66.6°F | 67.4°F |
| Dec 15 | 72.0°F | 65.8°F | 67.5°F |
| Dec 16 | 72.9°F | 65.5°F | 67.3°F |
| Dec 17 | 71.9°F | 65.7°F | 67.3°F |
| Dec 18 | 71.7°F | 67.3°F | 67.9°F |
| Dec 19 | 71.3°F | 66.8°F | 67.6°F |
| Dec 20 | 70.1°F | 67.0°F | 67.7°F |
| Dec 21 | 71.2°F | 68.2°F | 68.0°F |
| Dec 22 | 71.3°F | 69.1°F | 68.1°F |
| Dec 23 | 71.6°F | 68.6°F | 68.4°F |
| Dec 24 | 71.8°F | 67.4°F | 68.6°F |
| Dec 25 | 71.5°F | 68.2°F | 68.3°F |
| Dec 26 | 71.9°F | 68.9°F | 68.7°F |
| Dec 27 | 72.4°F | 68.1°F | 69.2°F |
| Dec 28 | 72.1°F | 67.3°F | 68.9°F |
| Dec 29 | 72.2°F | 66.9°F | 69.0°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.