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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.
Sea temperature in Port Elizabeth now

62.9

°F

June 20, 21:46

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.0°F

Tomorrow:

62.9°F

Sunrise:

07:22

Sunset:

17:16

Day Length:

9 h. 54 min.

Port Elizabeth in June

Minimum:

65.6°F

Average:

70.1°F

Maximum:

74.1°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 62.9°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 about the same as 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 slightly 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 66.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 59.8°F on 2024.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 62.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jun 6 63.8°F 62.3°F 63.2°F
Jun 7 63.3°F 63.1°F 63.1°F
Jun 8 62.7°F 63.7°F 62.9°F
Jun 9 62.8°F 64.2°F 63.3°F
Jun 10 63.4°F 64.8°F 63.2°F
Jun 11 64.4°F 65.9°F 63.1°F
Jun 12 64.9°F 64.9°F 63.0°F
Jun 13 63.6°F 64.7°F 62.7°F
Jun 14 63.6°F 64.2°F 62.5°F
Jun 15 63.5°F 63.7°F 62.7°F
Jun 16 63.4°F 63.4°F 62.5°F
Jun 17 63.3°F 65.0°F 62.9°F
Jun 18 62.8°F 65.9°F 62.8°F
Jun 19 63.0°F 66.0°F 62.8°F
Jun 20 62.9°F 66.4°F 62.8°F
Jun 21 62.9°F 66.7°F 62.7°F
Jun 22 62.8°F 66.2°F 62.6°F
Jun 23 62.6°F 66.1°F 62.5°F
Jun 24 62.2°F 65.5°F 62.0°F
Jun 25 62.2°F 65.3°F 62.0°F
Jun 26 62.4°F 65.3°F 62.2°F
Jun 27 62.5°F 65.9°F 62.3°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.