Eastern Cape, South Africa
Coastal Waters33.97°S, 25.65°EStation SO-EAS-KIN

King's Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around January at about 20.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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King's Beach water temperature

17.3
63.1°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters33.97°S, 25.65°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
65.8°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.7°C
63.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.9°C
62.4°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at King's Beach.
Confidence: High

King's Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in King's Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at20.7°C (69.3°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)
21
Jan
20
Feb
20
Mar
19
Apr
19
May
18
Jun
17
Jul
17
Aug
Current
17
Sep
18
Oct
18
Nov
20
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15.6°C20.7°C23.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February16.8°C20.2°C23.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March17.6°C20.2°C23.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April15.7°C18.6°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.1°C18.6°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15.3°C17.7°C20.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July15.5°C17.1°C18.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August15.3°C17°C18.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.9°C17.3°C19°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October15.6°C17.5°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November14.1°C18.2°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December16.8°C19.5°C22.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for King's Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in King's Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in King's Beach this time of year is 17.3°C (63.1°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 King's Beach?

The highest water temperatures in King's Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in King's Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in King's Beach average around17.3°C (63.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.9°C and a maximum of 19°C.

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