Water temperature in Port Elizabeth
66.8
°F
March 15, 05:26
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
67.2°FTomorrow:
66.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 19 min.Port Elizabeth in March
Minimum:
63.8°FAverage:
69.2°FMaximum:
73.4°FSea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today
As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 66.8°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 2.1°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 72.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 67.0°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | 69.3°F | 66.8°F | 68.6°F |
| Mar 2 | 69.1°F | 68.5°F | 68.9°F |
| Mar 3 | 71.2°F | 68.6°F | 69.2°F |
| Mar 4 | 71.1°F | 68.9°F | 69.7°F |
| Mar 5 | 68.2°F | 67.6°F | 69.6°F |
| Mar 6 | 70.4°F | 67.1°F | 69.8°F |
| Mar 7 | 68.9°F | 67.6°F | 69.9°F |
| Mar 8 | 68.6°F | 68.3°F | 69.8°F |
| Mar 9 | 70.3°F | 67.7°F | 69.4°F |
| Mar 10 | 69.8°F | 69.4°F | 69.4°F |
| Mar 11 | 65.3°F | 69.0°F | 68.7°F |
| Mar 12 | 65.0°F | 71.3°F | 68.9°F |
| Mar 13 | 67.2°F | 68.9°F | 69.0°F |
| Mar 14 | 67.2°F | 69.0°F | 69.3°F |
| Mar 15 | 66.8°F | 68.8°F | 68.9°F |
| Mar 16 | 66.0°F | 68.9°F | 68.1°F |
| Mar 17 | 66.0°F | 67.4°F | 68.1°F |
| Mar 18 | 66.0°F | 66.8°F | 68.1°F |
| Mar 19 | 66.3°F | 67.9°F | 68.4°F |
| Mar 20 | 66.2°F | 68.7°F | 68.3°F |
| Mar 21 | 66.0°F | 68.8°F | 68.1°F |
| Mar 22 | 65.7°F | 69.0°F | 67.8°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.