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 17.77°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.0

°F

November 1, 19:36

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.6°F

Tomorrow:

63.9°F

Sunrise:

05:17

Sunset:

18:45

Day Length:

13 h. 28 min.

Port Elizabeth in November

Minimum:

67.1°F

Average:

70.0°F

Maximum:

72.9°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 64.0°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. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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 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 66.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 62.3°F on 2024.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 63.9°F, while the maximum might reach 64.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 18	61.6°F	63.7°F	63.1°F
Oct 19	61.8°F	63.9°F	63.2°F
Oct 20	60.8°F	62.8°F	63.4°F
Oct 21	60.2°F	63.5°F	63.3°F
Oct 22	62.1°F	64.8°F	63.5°F
Oct 23	61.4°F	66.4°F	64.0°F
Oct 24	63.2°F	64.9°F	64.1°F
Oct 25	63.6°F	66.3°F	64.0°F
Oct 26	63.7°F	66.3°F	64.8°F
Oct 27	62.3°F	64.7°F	64.4°F
Oct 28	64.4°F	64.4°F	64.6°F
Oct 29	64.1°F	64.5°F	64.3°F
Oct 30	64.0°F	65.6°F	64.2°F
Oct 31	63.6°F	66.3°F	63.8°F
Nov 1	64.0°F	66.3°F	64.1°F
Nov 2	63.9°F	65.4°F	64.1°F
Nov 3	64.3°F	65.8°F	64.5°F
Nov 4	64.6°F	67.1°F	64.8°F
Nov 5	64.5°F	66.7°F	64.7°F
Nov 6	64.8°F	66.9°F	65.0°F
Nov 7	64.8°F	67.0°F	64.9°F
Nov 8	64.3°F	66.1°F	64.5°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.