Eastern Cape, South Africa
Coastal Waters33.02°S, 27.91°EStation SO-EAS-ORI

Orient Beach Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around January at about 24.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Orient Beach water temperature

20.2
68.4°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters33.02°S, 27.91°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
22°C
71.1°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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Daily maximum
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
20.6°C
69.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
19.9°C
67.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
19.8°C
67.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Orient Beach.
Confidence: High

Orient Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Orient Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at24.6°C (76.3°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)
25
Jan
24
Feb
25
Mar
24
Apr
23
May
22
Jun
21
Jul
20
Aug
Current
20
Sep
21
Oct
22
Nov
23
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January20.6°C24.6°C27°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February19.4°C24.3°C27.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March21°C24.5°C27.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April20.5°C24.4°C26.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May20.9°C22.9°C25.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June20°C21.6°C23°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July19.6°C20.8°C22.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August17.8°C20.4°C22.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent18.7°C20.2°C21.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October19.3°C21°C23.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November19°C22.1°C24.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December18.5°C22.7°C25.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Orient Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Orient Beach this time of year is 20.2°C (68.4°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Orient Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Orient Beach average around20.2°C (68.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 18.7°C and a maximum of 21.8°C.

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