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 18.4°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.

65.1

°F

July 6, 05:46

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.3°F

Tomorrow:

65.0°F

Sunrise:

07:23

Sunset:

17:21

Day Length:

9 h. 58 min.

Port Elizabeth in July

Minimum:

63.6°F

Average:

69.7°F

Maximum:

74.2°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 65.1°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 3.2°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 reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 59.5°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 65.4°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 22	66.2°F	59.5°F	62.8°F
Jun 23	66.1°F	59.8°F	62.7°F
Jun 24	65.5°F	57.9°F	62.2°F
Jun 25	65.3°F	58.9°F	62.2°F
Jun 26	65.3°F	59.6°F	62.3°F
Jun 27	65.9°F	59.6°F	62.4°F
Jun 28	64.6°F	59.4°F	62.1°F
Jun 29	64.7°F	60.6°F	62.4°F
Jun 30	64.8°F	61.2°F	62.4°F
Jul 1	64.9°F	61.4°F	62.3°F
Jul 2	65.1°F	61.6°F	62.4°F
Jul 3	65.0°F	61.2°F	62.4°F
Jul 4	64.8°F	60.2°F	62.5°F
Jul 5	65.3°F	59.6°F	62.1°F
Jul 6	65.1°F	59.5°F	62.0°F
Jul 7	65.0°F	59.7°F	61.9°F
Jul 8	65.0°F	59.7°F	61.8°F
Jul 9	65.1°F	58.4°F	61.9°F
Jul 10	65.6°F	62.1°F	62.5°F
Jul 11	65.9°F	62.9°F	62.7°F
Jul 12	65.9°F	65.3°F	62.7°F
Jul 13	65.5°F	65.5°F	62.3°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.