Water temperature in Portland
53.2
°F
May 9, 08:14
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
53.0°FTomorrow:
53.4°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
15 h. 11 min.Portland in May
Minimum:
49.3°FAverage:
50.7°FMaximum:
52.2°FSea water temperature in Portland today
As of now, in Portland, the water temperature is 53.2°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 1.0°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 rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 54.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 50.9°F on 2015.
Daily water temperature in Portland
Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 25 | 51.2°F | 51.6°F | 50.8°F |
Apr 26 | 51.9°F | 51.7°F | 50.9°F |
Apr 27 | 51.8°F | 51.6°F | 50.9°F |
Apr 28 | 51.7°F | 51.6°F | 50.8°F |
Apr 29 | 52.2°F | 51.9°F | 50.9°F |
Apr 30 | 53.1°F | 51.9°F | 51.0°F |
May 1 | 53.1°F | 51.8°F | 51.1°F |
May 2 | 52.8°F | 51.8°F | 51.2°F |
May 3 | 53.5°F | 51.7°F | 51.3°F |
May 4 | 53.3°F | 52.2°F | 51.4°F |
May 5 | 53.2°F | 52.8°F | 51.6°F |
May 6 | 53.0°F | 52.8°F | 51.8°F |
May 7 | 52.5°F | 52.9°F | 51.7°F |
May 8 | 53.0°F | 53.2°F | 52.0°F |
May 9 | 53.2°F | 53.1°F | 52.2°F |
May 10 | 53.4°F | 53.6°F | 52.3°F |
May 11 | 53.5°F | 53.7°F | 52.4°F |
May 12 | 53.4°F | 53.6°F | 52.4°F |
May 13 | 53.6°F | 53.8°F | 52.6°F |
May 14 | 53.9°F | 54.1°F | 52.8°F |
May 15 | 54.1°F | 54.6°F | 53.1°F |
May 16 | 54.2°F | 55.2°F | 53.2°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
---|---|---|
Bristol |
56.5°F
|
62mi |
Barry |
55.0°F
|
68mi |
Cardiff |
55.3°F
|
71mi |
Cherbourg-Octeville |
53.8°F
|
74mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Portland