The most detailed information about the water temperature in Cape Town in Atlantic Ocean (Western Cape, South Africa). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Cape Town for a week.
Water temperature in Cape Town right now
data updated 17 minutes ago61°F
yesterday: 61°F
a week ago: 60°F
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Cape Town is 61.2°F. This is cool bathing water, but acceptable for short dives for physically fit and hardened people. Continuous exposure to such water for more than four hours can lead to severe hypothermia. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 65°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 64°F. Water temperature range in Cape Town In December is from 59 to 71 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Cape Town will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 61°F.
Table of water temperature values in Cape Town
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Nov 29 | 16.0°C | 16.3°C | |
| Nov 30 | 15.5°C | 16.3°C | |
| Dec 1 | 15.8°C | 17.0°C | |
| Dec 2 | 16.2°C | 16.5°C | |
| Dec 3 | 16.1°C | 16.8°C | |
| Dec 4 | 15.8°C | 16.5°C | |
| Dec 5 | 16.5°C | 16.8°C | |
| Dec 6 | 16.2°C | 17.3°C | |
| Dec 7 | 17.0°C | 15.9°C | |
| Dec 8 | 17.0°C | 15.9°C | |
| Dec 9 | 17.3°C | 16.2°C | |
| Dec 10 | 17.8°C | 16.7°C | |
| Dec 11 | 17.3°C | 16.2°C | |
| Dec 12 | 17.8°C | 16.7°C | |
| Dec 13 | 17.5°C | 16.4°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in South Africa.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Cape Town
Water temperature in Cape Town by month
Cape Town located in the southern hemisphere, at latitude 33 degrees. The water temperature is comfortable for swimming here in 4 months of the year: in January, in February, in March, in October, In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Cape Town is 64°F, by the seasons: in winter 60°F, in spring 62°F, in summer 68°F, in autumn 65°F. Minimum water temperature (58°F) in Cape Town it happens in August, maximum (72°F) in January.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Cape Town changes in each specific month:
Cape Town: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Sunset Beach | 61°C | 10km |
| Bloubergstrand | 62°C | 12km |
| Melkbosstrand | 60°C | 21km |
| Muizenberg | 62°C | 23km |
| Grotto Bay | 59°C | 45km |
| Strand | 63°C | 47km |
| Cape of Good Hope | 63°C | 49km |
| Gordons Bay | 63°C | 51km |
| Cape Point | 63°C | 51km |
| Rooi-Els | 64°C | 58km |
| Pringle Bay | 64°C | 62km |
| Yzerfontein | 59°C | 65km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in South Africa recorded in Port Edward, its value is 76°F. Lowest - in Elands Bay, there water temperature now 56°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 68°F.
Water temperature data in Cape Town and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 19 kilometers. This is Cape Town International (CPT) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Cape Town: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Cape Town
8km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 78%
12km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 52%
7km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 3%
7km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 13%
5km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 54%
4km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 46%
5km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 4%
20km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 4%
21km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 1%
16km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 1%
12km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 1%
16km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 6%
17km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 0%
23km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 0%
21km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 47%
30km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 67%
29km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 11%
34km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 35%
39km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 77%
35km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 79%
35km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 21%
24km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 21%
18km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 21%
21km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 21%
16km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 20%
12km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 55%
12km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 99%
8km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 96%
11km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 57%
6km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 32%
20km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 61%
14km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 53%
14km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 45%
11km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 64%
11km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 44%
4km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 24%
