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 15.25°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

59.5

°F

February 15, 03:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.5°F

Tomorrow:

59.5°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

18:00

Day Length:

10 h. 57 min.

Sfax in February

Minimum:

57.7°F

Average:

59.9°F

Maximum:

62.7°F

Sea water temperature in Sfax today

As of now, in Sfax, the water temperature is 59.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.6°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 59.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 55.0°F on 2023.

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 59.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Sfax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 1	58.3°F	58.6°F	57.6°F
Feb 2	58.0°F	58.1°F	57.5°F
Feb 3	57.8°F	58.4°F	57.7°F
Feb 4	57.3°F	57.9°F	57.7°F
Feb 5	57.3°F	58.1°F	57.7°F
Feb 6	57.5°F	58.5°F	57.7°F
Feb 7	58.2°F	58.9°F	57.8°F
Feb 8	58.2°F	58.9°F	57.8°F
Feb 9	57.8°F	58.5°F	57.8°F
Feb 10	58.3°F	58.9°F	57.8°F
Feb 11	58.6°F	58.8°F	57.9°F
Feb 12	58.6°F	58.8°F	57.9°F
Feb 13	59.3°F	59.2°F	58.0°F
Feb 14	59.5°F	59.5°F	57.8°F
Feb 15	59.5°F	59.9°F	57.8°F
Feb 16	59.5°F	60.1°F	57.9°F
Feb 17	59.5°F	59.6°F	57.8°F
Feb 18	59.4°F	59.9°F	57.8°F
Feb 19	59.8°F	60.1°F	58.2°F
Feb 20	60.1°F	60.5°F	58.5°F
Feb 21	60.2°F	60.8°F	58.6°F
Feb 22	60.3°F	60.8°F	58.7°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 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, 65.7°F in Spring, 81.9°F in Summer, and 76.3°F in Autumn.