What is the current water temperature in Portland?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Portland?

As of now, in Portland, the water temperature is 15.96°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 Portland

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Portland. 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.

60.7

°F

October 10, 19:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.8°F

Tomorrow:

60.6°F

Sunrise:

07:24

Sunset:

18:29

Day Length:

11 h. 5 min.

Portland in October

Minimum:

48.8°F

Average:

50.2°F

Maximum:

51.5°F

Sea water temperature in Portland today

As of now, in Portland, the water temperature is 60.7°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 0.6°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 60.0°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Portland

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	62.2°F	63.1°F	63.0°F
Sep 27	62.1°F	62.8°F	62.9°F
Sep 28	61.8°F	62.3°F	62.7°F
Sep 29	61.7°F	62.2°F	62.5°F
Sep 30	61.6°F	62.2°F	62.4°F
Oct 1	61.6°F	61.9°F	62.3°F
Oct 2	61.4°F	61.6°F	62.2°F
Oct 3	61.3°F	61.7°F	62.1°F
Oct 4	61.3°F	61.4°F	62.0°F
Oct 5	61.2°F	61.0°F	61.7°F
Oct 6	61.0°F	61.3°F	61.6°F
Oct 7	60.8°F	60.9°F	61.5°F
Oct 8	60.7°F	61.2°F	61.4°F
Oct 9	60.8°F	61.1°F	61.4°F
Oct 10	60.7°F	61.0°F	61.3°F
Oct 11	60.6°F	60.5°F	61.2°F
Oct 12	60.4°F	60.7°F	61.0°F
Oct 13	60.3°F	60.6°F	60.9°F
Oct 14	60.3°F	60.5°F	60.9°F
Oct 15	60.1°F	60.4°F	60.7°F
Oct 16	60.0°F	60.2°F	60.5°F
Oct 17	59.9°F	60.6°F	60.4°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 Portland by month

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

The warmest water in Portland was recorded on September 3, 2022, reaching a 67.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 5, 2018, dipping to 43.9°F. The average readings by season are 49.7°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 61.4°F in Summer, and 60.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	54.8°F	62mi
Barry	58.8°F	68mi
Cardiff	58.2°F	71mi
Cherbourg-Octeville	62.0°F	74mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Portland