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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.
Sea temperature in Port Elizabeth now

64.9

°F

February 26, 15:09

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

68.5°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

06:02

Sunset:

18:58

Day Length:

12 h. 56 min.

Port Elizabeth in March

Minimum:

63.8°F

Average:

69.1°F

Maximum:

73.4°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 64.9°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 3.7°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 72.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 64.3°F on 2018.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 65.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.1°F, while the maximum might reach 66.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
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 68.9°F
Feb 20 70.2°F 70.3°F 69.0°F
Feb 21 71.0°F 70.2°F 68.5°F
Feb 22 70.9°F 70.0°F 69.0°F
Feb 23 71.3°F 71.3°F 69.2°F
Feb 24 71.2°F 70.3°F 69.0°F
Feb 25 68.5°F 71.5°F 68.9°F
Feb 26 64.9°F 71.4°F 68.7°F
Feb 27 64.4°F 69.1°F 68.1°F
Feb 28 64.1°F 68.4°F 67.9°F
Mar 1 65.1°F 69.3°F 68.4°F
Mar 2 65.4°F 69.1°F 68.7°F
Mar 3 65.9°F 71.2°F 69.2°F
Mar 4 66.3°F 71.1°F 69.6°F
Mar 5 66.3°F 68.2°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.

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 June 24, 2023, dipping to 57.7°F. The average readings by season are 69.1°F in Winter, 66.1°F in Spring, 62.5°F in Summer, and 64.1°F in Autumn.