Western Cape, South Africa
Coastal Waters34.18°S, 22.14°EStation SO-WES-MAD

Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach) Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around January at about 21.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach) water temperature

16.6
61.9°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters34.18°S, 22.14°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
18°C
64.6°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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Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
16.6°C
61.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
16.9°C
62.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
16.9°C
62.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
16.6°C
61.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.3°C
61.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.2°C
61.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach).
Confidence: High

Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach) Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach) occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at21.5°C (70.7°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
21
Feb
21
Mar
18
Apr
17
May
17
Jun
16
Jul
16
Aug
Current
17
Sep
17
Oct
19
Nov
20
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January18.2°C21.5°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February17.5°C21.2°C23.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March17.2°C20.6°C22.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April15°C18.1°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May14.4°C17°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June14.6°C16.6°C18.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July14.7°C15.9°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August14.7°C15.9°C18.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.1°C16.6°C19.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.4°C17.3°C18.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November16.2°C18.7°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December16.2°C20.3°C23.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach)

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach) today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach) this time of year is 16.6°C (61.9°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 Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach)?

The highest water temperatures in Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach) typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach) in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Madiba Beach (former Santos Beach) average around16.6°C (61.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.1°C and a maximum of 19.3°C.

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