Eastern Cape, South Africa
Coastal Waters33.60°S, 26.90°EStation SO-EAS-EAS

East Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around January at about 22.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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East Beach water temperature

18.5
65.3°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters33.60°S, 26.90°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
20°C
68°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
18.5°C
65.3°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
18.8°C
65.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18.9°C
66°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
18.8°C
65.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
18.5°C
65.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
18.2°C
64.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
18.1°C
64.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at East Beach.
Confidence: High

East Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in East Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at22.2°C (72°F) in January.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
22
Jan
22
Feb
22
Mar
21
Apr
20
May
20
Jun
19
Jul
19
Aug
Current
19
Sep
19
Oct
20
Nov
21
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January16.2°C22.2°C26.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February16.7°C21.9°C24.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March18°C21.6°C25.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April17.3°C21.2°C25.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May17.4°C20.3°C23.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June16.6°C19.5°C23.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July16.7°C18.6°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16.7°C18.8°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.7°C18.5°C19.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October16.9°C19°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November15.6°C19.8°C23.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December16.5°C20.6°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for East Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in East Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in East Beach this time of year is 18.5°C (65.3°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in East Beach?

The highest water temperatures in East Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in East Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in East Beach average around18.5°C (65.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.7°C and a maximum of 19.7°C.

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