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 15.66°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.

60.2

°F

October 11, 15:03

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

59.0°F

Tomorrow:

60.3°F

Sunrise:

05:42

Sunset:

18:28

Day Length:

12 h. 46 min.

Port Elizabeth in October

Minimum:

66.9°F

Average:

70.2°F

Maximum:

74.1°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 60.2°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 3.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.5°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 61.4°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 60.3°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
Sep 27	60.2°F	65.3°F	63.0°F
Sep 28	59.3°F	65.1°F	62.9°F
Sep 29	59.4°F	66.1°F	62.9°F
Sep 30	60.3°F	64.6°F	62.7°F
Oct 1	59.2°F	64.0°F	62.9°F
Oct 2	60.2°F	63.9°F	62.9°F
Oct 3	58.8°F	64.0°F	62.9°F
Oct 4	59.3°F	63.9°F	62.9°F
Oct 5	57.8°F	64.0°F	62.7°F
Oct 6	59.0°F	62.9°F	62.8°F
Oct 7	55.9°F	63.4°F	62.6°F
Oct 8	58.4°F	63.5°F	63.1°F
Oct 9	58.3°F	63.8°F	63.1°F
Oct 10	59.0°F	64.9°F	63.1°F
Oct 11	60.2°F	64.8°F	63.5°F
Oct 12	60.3°F	65.0°F	63.6°F
Oct 13	60.5°F	65.5°F	63.8°F
Oct 14	60.5°F	66.0°F	63.8°F
Oct 15	60.3°F	64.9°F	63.6°F
Oct 16	60.5°F	64.8°F	63.8°F
Oct 17	60.0°F	63.2°F	63.3°F
Oct 18	60.0°F	63.7°F	63.3°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 October 7, 2026, dipping to 55.9°F. The average readings by season are 69.1°F in Winter, 66.1°F in Spring, 62.5°F in Summer, and 64.0°F in Autumn.