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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

63.1

°F

July 11, 22:41

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.6°F

Tomorrow:

63.1°F

Sunrise:

07:22

Sunset:

17:24

Day Length:

10 h. 2 min.

Port Elizabeth in July

Minimum:

63.6°F

Average:

69.6°F

Maximum:

74.2°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 63.1°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 0.2°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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 61.3°F on 2022.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.9°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
Jun 27 64.1°F 65.9°F 62.5°F
Jun 28 65.1°F 64.6°F 62.3°F
Jun 29 65.7°F 64.7°F 62.5°F
Jun 30 64.4°F 64.8°F 62.5°F
Jul 1 63.9°F 64.9°F 62.3°F
Jul 2 63.2°F 65.1°F 62.3°F
Jul 3 63.0°F 65.0°F 62.3°F
Jul 4 61.7°F 64.8°F 62.3°F
Jul 5 62.6°F 65.3°F 62.3°F
Jul 6 63.5°F 65.1°F 62.2°F
Jul 7 63.3°F 64.0°F 62.2°F
Jul 8 62.8°F 63.8°F 62.0°F
Jul 9 62.6°F 63.6°F 62.0°F
Jul 10 63.6°F 63.7°F 62.6°F
Jul 11 63.1°F 65.0°F 62.9°F
Jul 12 63.1°F 64.9°F 62.9°F
Jul 13 62.8°F 64.9°F 62.7°F
Jul 14 62.7°F 64.6°F 62.5°F
Jul 15 63.0°F 64.3°F 62.8°F
Jul 16 63.1°F 63.6°F 62.9°F
Jul 17 62.8°F 64.0°F 62.6°F
Jul 18 62.7°F 64.6°F 62.5°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, 62.6°F in Summer, and 64.1°F in Autumn.