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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

64.5

°F

July 26, 00:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.2°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

07:15

Sunset:

17:33

Day Length:

10 h. 18 min.

Port Elizabeth in August

Minimum:

63.9°F

Average:

69.4°F

Maximum:

73.6°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 64.5°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. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 61.3°F on 2021.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 63.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 12 63.3°F 64.9°F 62.9°F
Jul 13 62.9°F 64.9°F 62.7°F
Jul 14 63.2°F 64.6°F 62.6°F
Jul 15 63.0°F 64.3°F 62.8°F
Jul 16 63.3°F 63.6°F 62.9°F
Jul 17 62.8°F 64.0°F 62.7°F
Jul 18 63.2°F 64.6°F 62.6°F
Jul 19 62.7°F 64.3°F 62.8°F
Jul 20 62.6°F 63.8°F 62.8°F
Jul 21 62.9°F 63.3°F 62.6°F
Jul 22 63.5°F 63.1°F 62.7°F
Jul 23 64.2°F 63.2°F 62.8°F
Jul 24 64.3°F 62.9°F 62.9°F
Jul 25 64.2°F 63.7°F 62.9°F
Jul 26 64.5°F 63.4°F 63.2°F
Jul 27 64.4°F 63.5°F 63.2°F
Jul 28 64.0°F 63.4°F 62.7°F
Jul 29 63.8°F 62.7°F 62.5°F
Jul 30 63.9°F 63.5°F 62.6°F
Jul 31 63.7°F 63.6°F 62.4°F
Aug 1 63.5°F 63.0°F 62.3°F
Aug 2 63.4°F 63.1°F 62.1°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.