What is the current water temperature in Canterbury?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Canterbury?

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 11.7°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 Canterbury

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Canterbury. 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.

53.1

°F

October 26, 12:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.3°F

Tomorrow:

52.9°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

16:41

Day Length:

10 h. 4 min.

Canterbury in November

Minimum:

40.1°F

Average:

43.2°F

Maximum:

45.9°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 53.1°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 2.8°F lower 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 53.8°F on 2025.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 12	58.6°F	57.4°F	58.5°F
Oct 13	58.4°F	57.5°F	58.4°F
Oct 14	58.4°F	57.5°F	58.3°F
Oct 15	58.0°F	57.5°F	58.1°F
Oct 16	58.2°F	57.3°F	57.8°F
Oct 17	56.7°F	57.8°F	57.8°F
Oct 18	56.4°F	57.7°F	57.6°F
Oct 19	56.0°F	57.7°F	57.3°F
Oct 20	56.0°F	57.1°F	57.2°F
Oct 21	56.4°F	56.9°F	57.1°F
Oct 22	56.6°F	56.0°F	56.8°F
Oct 23	55.2°F	56.1°F	56.4°F
Oct 24	54.6°F	56.0°F	56.2°F
Oct 25	54.3°F	54.9°F	55.9°F
Oct 26	53.1°F	53.8°F	55.9°F
Oct 27	52.9°F	53.9°F	55.7°F
Oct 28	52.8°F	53.4°F	55.6°F
Oct 29	52.7°F	53.6°F	55.5°F
Oct 30	52.4°F	53.3°F	55.2°F
Oct 31	52.3°F	53.2°F	55.1°F
Nov 1	52.1°F	52.4°F	54.9°F
Nov 2	51.8°F	52.6°F	54.6°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 Canterbury by month

In an average year, Canterbury offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Canterbury was recorded on July 28, 2018, reaching a 72.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 8, 2018, dipping to 39.3°F. The average readings by season are 43.9°F in Winter, 49.9°F in Spring, 65.4°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.