Water temperature in Port Elizabeth
70.3
°F
January 16, 08:47
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
70.4°FTomorrow:
70.1°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 8 min.Port Elizabeth in January
Minimum:
63.9°FAverage:
69.4°FMaximum:
72.7°FSea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today
As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 70.3°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 0.4°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 fall a bit.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 74.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 68.1°F on 2024.
Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | 67.3°F | 72.4°F | 69.1°F |
| Jan 3 | 68.6°F | 71.9°F | 69.1°F |
| Jan 4 | 69.9°F | 74.9°F | 69.9°F |
| Jan 5 | 70.5°F | 74.2°F | 70.2°F |
| Jan 6 | 70.7°F | 73.3°F | 70.1°F |
| Jan 7 | 69.6°F | 73.0°F | 69.6°F |
| Jan 8 | 68.5°F | 73.0°F | 69.4°F |
| Jan 9 | 67.9°F | 72.9°F | 69.6°F |
| Jan 10 | 67.7°F | 74.1°F | 70.2°F |
| Jan 11 | 68.5°F | 72.9°F | 70.0°F |
| Jan 12 | 69.8°F | 73.8°F | 70.6°F |
| Jan 13 | 69.4°F | 73.6°F | 70.5°F |
| Jan 14 | 69.2°F | 73.0°F | 70.5°F |
| Jan 15 | 70.4°F | 73.6°F | 70.8°F |
| Jan 16 | 70.3°F | 72.2°F | 70.7°F |
| Jan 17 | 70.1°F | 72.9°F | 70.5°F |
| Jan 18 | 70.3°F | 73.4°F | 70.7°F |
| Jan 19 | 70.4°F | 73.8°F | 70.8°F |
| Jan 20 | 70.0°F | 74.5°F | 70.4°F |
| Jan 21 | 69.8°F | 74.4°F | 70.2°F |
| Jan 22 | 69.9°F | 72.6°F | 70.3°F |
| Jan 23 | 69.7°F | 74.3°F | 70.1°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.