Water temperature in New Orleans
87.9
°F
August 15, 10:24
Trend:
stableYesterday:
88.5°FTomorrow:
88.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 14 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 87.9°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 1.4°F higher 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 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 91.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 83.8°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in New Orleans
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | 88.9°F | 88.6°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 2 | 88.3°F | 87.9°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 3 | 87.2°F | 87.6°F | 86.8°F |
| Aug 4 | 86.7°F | 87.1°F | 86.8°F |
| Aug 5 | 87.5°F | 87.3°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 6 | 87.8°F | 87.3°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 7 | 87.6°F | 87.1°F | 87.0°F |
| Aug 8 | 88.0°F | 87.2°F | 87.2°F |
| Aug 9 | 87.3°F | 87.0°F | 87.1°F |
| Aug 10 | 87.5°F | 86.6°F | 86.6°F |
| Aug 11 | 87.5°F | 86.8°F | 86.8°F |
| Aug 12 | 87.9°F | 86.7°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 13 | 87.2°F | 86.5°F | 86.7°F |
| Aug 14 | 88.5°F | 86.2°F | 86.5°F |
| Aug 15 | 87.9°F | 85.9°F | 86.5°F |
| Aug 16 | 88.3°F | 86.3°F | 86.9°F |
| Aug 17 | 88.5°F | 86.4°F | 87.1°F |
| Aug 18 | 88.6°F | 86.9°F | 87.1°F |
| Aug 19 | 88.8°F | 87.1°F | 87.4°F |
| Aug 20 | 89.0°F | 88.2°F | 87.5°F |
| Aug 21 | 88.8°F | 88.0°F | 87.4°F |
| Aug 22 | 88.7°F | 88.4°F | 87.3°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.