Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Red Sea22.29°N, 39.09°EStation SA-MAK-KAU

KAUST South Beach Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Red Sea, warmest around August at about 31.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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KAUST South Beach water temperature

30.9
87.6°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling.

+0°vs Sep avgRed Sea22.29°N, 39.09°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
32°C
90.3°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
30.9°C
87.6°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
31.2°C
88.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
31.3°C
88.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
31.2°C
88.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
30.9°C
87.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
30.6°C
87.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
30.5°C
86.9°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at KAUST South Beach.
Confidence: High

KAUST South Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in KAUST South Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at31.3°C (88.3°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
26
Jan
25
Feb
26
Mar
27
Apr
28
May
29
Jun
30
Jul
31
Aug
Current
31
Sep
31
Oct
29
Nov
28
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January23.7°C26°C27.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February23.8°C25.2°C26.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March24.1°C25.7°C27.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April25.5°C26.6°C28.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May26.1°C28.4°C30°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
June27.6°C29.3°C30.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July29.5°C30.4°C32.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August29.9°C31.3°C32.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent29.5°C30.9°C32.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October27.9°C30.6°C32.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November27.1°C29.3°C30.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
December25.9°C27.5°C29.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for KAUST South Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in KAUST South Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in KAUST South Beach this time of year is 30.9°C (87.6°F) — classified as Tropical Warm (> 28°C). Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in KAUST South Beach?

The highest water temperatures in KAUST South Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in KAUST South Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in KAUST South Beach average around30.9°C (87.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 29.5°C and a maximum of 32.7°C.

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