Water temperature in New Orleans
87.4
°F
July 26, 03:27
Trend:
stableYesterday:
86.9°FTomorrow:
87.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 42 min.New Orleans in August
Minimum:
54.9°FAverage:
59.4°FMaximum:
62.3°FSea water temperature in New Orleans today
As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 87.4°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 0.9°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 stay about the same.Recent sea temperature and forecast
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 88.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 84.5°F on 2019.
Daily water temperature in New Orleans
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12 | 86.7°F | 86.8°F | 86.2°F |
| Jul 13 | 86.9°F | 87.0°F | 86.7°F |
| Jul 14 | 85.9°F | 86.5°F | 86.5°F |
| Jul 15 | 84.5°F | 86.5°F | 86.3°F |
| Jul 16 | 85.5°F | 87.3°F | 86.5°F |
| Jul 17 | 86.0°F | 87.1°F | 86.4°F |
| Jul 18 | 87.9°F | 86.9°F | 86.7°F |
| Jul 19 | 87.6°F | 86.8°F | 86.7°F |
| Jul 20 | 88.0°F | 86.4°F | 86.6°F |
| Jul 21 | 87.5°F | 86.5°F | 86.6°F |
| Jul 22 | 88.5°F | 87.9°F | 87.0°F |
| Jul 23 | 87.8°F | 89.2°F | 87.1°F |
| Jul 24 | 87.5°F | 88.5°F | 86.9°F |
| Jul 25 | 86.9°F | 88.1°F | 86.6°F |
| Jul 26 | 87.4°F | 88.1°F | 86.5°F |
| Jul 27 | 87.3°F | 87.3°F | 86.4°F |
| Jul 28 | 87.3°F | 87.6°F | 86.3°F |
| Jul 29 | 87.5°F | 88.0°F | 86.5°F |
| Jul 30 | 87.7°F | 87.9°F | 86.8°F |
| Jul 31 | 87.9°F | 87.6°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 1 | 87.8°F | 88.6°F | 86.8°F |
| Aug 2 | 87.7°F | 87.9°F | 86.8°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.