What is the current water temperature in Sfax?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Sfax?

As of now, in Sfax, the water temperature is 30.06°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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Water temperature in Sfax

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sfax. 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.

86.1

°F

July 2, 00:22

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

86.3°F

Tomorrow:

86.1°F

Sunrise:

05:08

Sunset:

19:34

Day Length:

14 h. 26 min.

Sfax in July

Minimum:

57.0°F

Average:

59.2°F

Maximum:

62.0°F

Sea water temperature in Sfax today

As of now, in Sfax, the water temperature is 86.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 4.7°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 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 83.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 78.5°F on 2016.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 86.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 86.1°F, while the maximum might reach 87.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Sfax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 18	80.0°F	82.3°F	78.4°F
Jun 19	81.0°F	82.0°F	78.3°F
Jun 20	81.4°F	81.6°F	78.5°F
Jun 21	81.9°F	81.0°F	78.8°F
Jun 22	82.6°F	81.5°F	79.0°F
Jun 23	83.1°F	81.9°F	79.4°F
Jun 24	83.0°F	82.5°F	79.6°F
Jun 25	83.0°F	81.7°F	79.8°F
Jun 26	83.5°F	82.5°F	80.2°F
Jun 27	84.1°F	83.4°F	80.6°F
Jun 28	84.7°F	83.6°F	81.0°F
Jun 29	85.1°F	84.4°F	81.4°F
Jun 30	85.6°F	84.4°F	81.7°F
Jul 1	86.3°F	83.7°F	81.6°F
Jul 2	86.1°F	83.9°F	81.4°F
Jul 3	86.1°F	85.1°F	81.4°F
Jul 4	86.2°F	84.3°F	81.5°F
Jul 5	86.4°F	84.9°F	81.7°F
Jul 6	86.6°F	84.6°F	81.9°F
Jul 7	86.6°F	85.4°F	81.9°F
Jul 8	87.1°F	85.8°F	82.4°F
Jul 9	87.1°F	85.6°F	82.4°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 Sfax by month

In Sfax, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 160 swimming days.

The warmest water in Sfax was recorded on July 26, 2023, reaching a 89.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 8, 2019, dipping to 54.1°F. The average readings by season are 59.5°F in Winter, 65.8°F in Spring, 82.0°F in Summer, and 76.3°F in Autumn.