What is the current water temperature in Port Elizabeth?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Port Elizabeth?

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 17.49°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

63.5

°F

August 27, 02:52

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.5°F

Tomorrow:

63.5°F

Sunrise:

06:43

Sunset:

17:56

Day Length:

11 h. 13 min.

Port Elizabeth in September

Minimum:

64.5°F

Average:

69.9°F

Maximum:

72.9°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 63.5°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 1.3°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 stay about the same.

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 64.1°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 59.3°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 13	61.7°F	64.9°F	61.9°F
Aug 14	61.9°F	64.9°F	61.9°F
Aug 15	62.2°F	65.0°F	62.1°F
Aug 16	62.6°F	64.8°F	62.2°F
Aug 17	64.4°F	65.5°F	62.7°F
Aug 18	65.0°F	66.3°F	62.7°F
Aug 19	65.4°F	65.7°F	62.7°F
Aug 20	65.3°F	66.1°F	62.7°F
Aug 21	64.6°F	65.6°F	62.5°F
Aug 22	64.9°F	65.8°F	62.6°F
Aug 23	64.9°F	64.5°F	62.6°F
Aug 24	64.5°F	64.7°F	62.5°F
Aug 25	64.4°F	64.5°F	62.6°F
Aug 26	63.5°F	64.2°F	62.1°F
Aug 27	63.5°F	63.8°F	62.2°F
Aug 28	63.5°F	64.5°F	62.1°F
Aug 29	63.4°F	64.1°F	62.1°F
Aug 30	63.4°F	63.6°F	62.1°F
Aug 31	63.8°F	63.9°F	62.5°F
Sep 1	64.0°F	63.7°F	62.6°F
Sep 2	64.2°F	63.3°F	62.9°F
Sep 3	64.0°F	63.7°F	62.7°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.

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 January 26, 2025, reaching a 75.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on June 24, 2023, dipping to 57.7°F. The average readings by season are 69.0°F in Winter, 66.1°F in Spring, 62.5°F in Summer, and 64.0°F in Autumn.