KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Coastal Waters28.80°S, 32.10°EStation SO-KWA-ALK

Alkantstrand Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 26.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Alkantstrand water temperature

21.9
71.4°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters28.80°S, 32.10°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
74.1°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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Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
21.9°C
71.4°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
22.2°C
72°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
22.3°C
72.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
22.2°C
72°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21.9°C
71.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
21.6°C
70.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
21.5°C
70.7°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Alkantstrand.
Confidence: High

Alkantstrand Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Alkantstrand occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, December — peaking at26.6°C (79.9°F) in February.

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
27
Feb
27
Mar
26
Apr
24
May
23
Jun
22
Jul
22
Aug
Current
22
Sep
23
Oct
24
Nov
25
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January25°C26.2°C27.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February25.3°C26.6°C27.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March25.6°C26.5°C28.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April24.1°C25.5°C27.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May23.5°C24.3°C26.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June22.3°C23°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July21.1°C22°C23°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August20.7°C21.6°C23°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent20.9°C21.9°C22.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October21°C22.5°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November22°C23.5°C24.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December23.4°C24.7°C26.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Alkantstrand

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Alkantstrand today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Alkantstrand this time of year is 21.9°C (71.4°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 Alkantstrand?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Alkantstrand in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Alkantstrand average around21.9°C (71.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 20.9°C and a maximum of 22.9°C.

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