Water temperature in New Orleans
86.3
°F
August 16, 08:59
Trend:
stableYesterday:
85.9°FTomorrow:
86.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 13 min.New Orleans in August
Minimum:
54.9°FAverage:
59.3°FMaximum:
62.3°FSea water temperature in New Orleans today
As of now, in New Orleans, the water temperature is 86.3°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 0.8°F lower 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
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 90.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 84.5°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in New Orleans
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | 87.9°F | 87.6°F | 86.8°F |
| Aug 3 | 87.6°F | 87.9°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 4 | 87.1°F | 88.0°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 5 | 87.3°F | 88.9°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 6 | 87.3°F | 90.2°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 7 | 87.1°F | 90.2°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 8 | 87.2°F | 90.2°F | 87.2°F |
| Aug 9 | 87.1°F | 90.1°F | 87.1°F |
| Aug 10 | 86.7°F | 89.6°F | 86.6°F |
| Aug 11 | 86.9°F | 89.9°F | 86.8°F |
| Aug 12 | 86.7°F | 89.9°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 13 | 86.5°F | 89.8°F | 86.8°F |
| Aug 14 | 86.2°F | 89.4°F | 86.4°F |
| Aug 15 | 85.9°F | 89.6°F | 86.6°F |
| Aug 16 | 86.3°F | 88.6°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 17 | 86.3°F | 88.6°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 18 | 86.3°F | 88.3°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 19 | 86.5°F | 89.7°F | 87.3°F |
| Aug 20 | 86.5°F | 89.2°F | 87.3°F |
| Aug 21 | 86.4°F | 88.8°F | 87.2°F |
| Aug 22 | 86.2°F | 87.9°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 23 | 86.1°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.