Sea temperature in South Africa sea temperature in real time, 7-day forecast and historical data
Do you want to go to the beach to swim in South Africa today? Check if the sea temperature is pleasant with our data, updated daily, in real time, and our weather forecast for the next few days, by city in South Africa.
Sea temperature in South Africa today
On the map below, find the water temperature measured today for different cities in South Africa.
Water temperature in South Africa by city
Below, find the current sea temperature and weather conditions in several coastal cities in South Africa.
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Western Cape
Sea temperature in Cape Town: 56°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 58°F/59°F • Wind speed: 14.9mph • Waves: 3.9ft (2.6ft maximum) every 11.9 secondsSea temperature in George: 58°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/67°F • Wind speed: 23mph • Waves: 5.6ft (4.6ft maximum) every 8.1 secondsSea temperature in Agulhas National Park: 58°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 59°F/61°F • Wind speed: 26.1mph • Waves: 5.9ft (5.9ft maximum) every 11.8 secondsSea temperature in Arniston: 58°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/65°F • Wind speed: 26.7mph • Waves: 6.9ft (5.2ft maximum) every 8.4 secondsSea temperature in Cape Agulhas: 58°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 61°F/65°F • Wind speed: 26.7mph • Waves: 6.9ft (5.2ft maximum) every 8.4 seconds
KwaZulu-Natal
Sea temperature in Durban: 70°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 68°F/74°F • Wind speed: 16.8mph • Waves: 6.2ft (2.6ft maximum) every 11.2 secondsSea temperature in Margate: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 68°F/74°F • Wind speed: 19.3mph • Waves: 6.6ft (4.6ft maximum) every 11.1 secondsSea temperature in Richards Bay: 71°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 65°F/77°F • Wind speed: 24.2mph • Waves: 5.9ft (4.9ft maximum) every 11.9 secondsSea temperature in Ballito (Dolphin Coast): 70°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 67°F/72°F • Wind speed: 17.4mph • Waves: 6.6ft (4.6ft maximum) every 11.3 secondsSea temperature in iSimangaliso Wetland Park: 68°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 68°F/72°F • Wind speed: 28.6mph • Waves: 6.9ft (5.6ft maximum) every 7.5 seconds
Eastern Cape
Sea temperature in Port Elizabeth (South Africa): 63°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 63°F/67°F • Wind speed: 23.6mph • Waves: 5.2ft (3.3ft maximum) every 8.5 secondsSea temperature in Coffee Bay: 70°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 68°F/76°F • Wind speed: 10.6mph • Waves: 4.9ft (2ft maximum) every 8.3 secondsSea temperature in East London: 67°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 67°F/81°F • Wind speed: 13.1mph • Waves: 4.9ft (1.6ft maximum) every 8.5 secondsSea temperature in Kenton-on-Sea: 63°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 65°F/70°F • Wind speed: 6.2mph • Waves: 5.6ft (3ft maximum) every 8.6 secondsSea temperature in Port St Johns: 70°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 68°F/76°F • Wind speed: 10.6mph • Waves: 4.9ft (2ft maximum) every 8.3 seconds
Northern Cape
Sea temperature in Port Nolloth: 52°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 52°F/61°F • Wind speed: 11.2mph • Waves: 3ft (2.6ft maximum) every 10.5 secondsSea temperature in Hondeklip Bay: 54°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 52°F/59°F • Wind speed: 6.8mph • Waves: 3ft (4.3ft maximum) every 12.8 secondsSea temperature in Kleinsee: 52°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 52°F/61°F • Wind speed: 11.2mph • Waves: 3ft (2.6ft maximum) every 10.5 secondsSea temperature in Lepelsfontein: 56°F
Today's weather conditions: Outside temperature min/max: 54°F/61°F • Wind speed: 8.1mph • Waves: 3.3ft (3.3ft maximum) every 12.6 seconds
Water temperature in South Africa by month
Below, find the average temperature variation of the sea in South Africa for the cities of: Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth (South Africa), Coffee Bay and East London.
Warning:
The information provided on this page regarding the sea temperature in South Africa is for informational purposes only. It is the surface temperature of the sea measured by satellite, based on data available at the time of consultation. These data may vary depending on several factors such as local weather conditions, tides, and other variables. We therefore recommend consulting additional local sources for updated information before making any decisions based on this data.