Water temperature in Port Elizabeth
72.2
°F
February 19, 15:21
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
72.1°FTomorrow:
72.6°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 10 min.Port Elizabeth in February
Minimum:
64.9°FAverage:
69.1°FMaximum:
72.6°FSea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today
As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 72.2°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 3.7°F higher 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 rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is considerably 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 71.2°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 66.4°F on 2018.
Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 | 74.8°F | 72.9°F | 70.0°F |
| Feb 6 | 72.2°F | 71.7°F | 70.0°F |
| Feb 7 | 74.2°F | 72.0°F | 70.8°F |
| Feb 8 | 76.1°F | 72.2°F | 70.7°F |
| Feb 9 | 74.8°F | 70.2°F | 69.9°F |
| Feb 10 | 74.9°F | 70.6°F | 69.9°F |
| Feb 11 | 75.4°F | 71.2°F | 70.2°F |
| Feb 12 | 76.2°F | 70.8°F | 70.3°F |
| Feb 13 | 75.4°F | 71.5°F | 70.5°F |
| Feb 14 | 76.2°F | 69.6°F | 70.4°F |
| Feb 15 | 73.7°F | 69.0°F | 69.7°F |
| Feb 16 | 72.3°F | 69.2°F | 69.3°F |
| Feb 17 | 72.6°F | 70.2°F | 69.4°F |
| Feb 18 | 72.1°F | 71.5°F | 69.4°F |
| Feb 19 | 72.2°F | 71.2°F | 68.5°F |
| Feb 20 | 72.6°F | 70.3°F | 68.9°F |
| Feb 21 | 72.0°F | 70.2°F | 68.3°F |
| Feb 22 | 72.4°F | 70.0°F | 68.8°F |
| Feb 23 | 72.6°F | 71.3°F | 68.9°F |
| Feb 24 | 72.5°F | 70.3°F | 68.8°F |
| Feb 25 | 72.6°F | 71.5°F | 68.9°F |
| Feb 26 | 72.4°F | 71.4°F | 68.7°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.