Water temperature in Port Elizabeth
72.9
°F
February 5, 11:42
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
72.0°FTomorrow:
73.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 37 min.Port Elizabeth in February
Minimum:
64.9°FAverage:
69.3°FMaximum:
72.6°FSea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today
As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 72.9°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 3.6°F higher than 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 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 72.8°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 66.4°F on 2024.
Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 | 72.6°F | 69.4°F | 70.4°F |
| Jan 23 | 74.3°F | 68.1°F | 70.3°F |
| Jan 24 | 73.9°F | 66.5°F | 70.1°F |
| Jan 25 | 74.2°F | 65.8°F | 69.7°F |
| Jan 26 | 75.5°F | 66.3°F | 69.6°F |
| Jan 27 | 75.0°F | 65.0°F | 69.5°F |
| Jan 28 | 74.6°F | 66.0°F | 69.4°F |
| Jan 29 | 73.3°F | 64.7°F | 68.8°F |
| Jan 30 | 73.7°F | 64.6°F | 68.9°F |
| Jan 31 | 73.3°F | 67.5°F | 69.1°F |
| Feb 1 | 71.6°F | 67.9°F | 69.3°F |
| Feb 2 | 71.5°F | 68.1°F | 69.0°F |
| Feb 3 | 71.4°F | 67.7°F | 69.0°F |
| Feb 4 | 72.0°F | 69.4°F | 69.4°F |
| Feb 5 | 72.9°F | 66.4°F | 69.3°F |
| Feb 6 | 73.3°F | 67.8°F | 69.7°F |
| Feb 7 | 73.9°F | 68.7°F | 70.3°F |
| Feb 8 | 73.5°F | 67.8°F | 69.9°F |
| Feb 9 | 72.9°F | 67.2°F | 69.3°F |
| Feb 10 | 72.9°F | 67.7°F | 69.3°F |
| Feb 11 | 73.1°F | 67.5°F | 69.5°F |
| Feb 12 | 73.2°F | 67.3°F | 69.6°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.