Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania
Coastal Waters6.68°S, 39.22°EStation TA-DAR-WHI

White Sands Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around March at about 29.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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White Sands water temperature

25.8
78.4°FWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters6.68°S, 39.22°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
27°C
81.1°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
—
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
25.8°C
78.4°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
26.1°C
79°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
26.2°C
79.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
26.1°C
79°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
25.8°C
78.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
25.5°C
77.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
25.4°C
77.7°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at White Sands.
Confidence: High

White Sands Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in White Sands occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at29.3°C (84.7°F) in March.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
28
Jan
29
Feb
29
Mar
29
Apr
28
May
27
Jun
26
Jul
26
Aug
Current
26
Sep
27
Oct
28
Nov
28
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January27.2°C28.4°C29.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
February27.6°C28.7°C29.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
March27.7°C29.3°C30.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
April27.6°C28.9°C30.2°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
May27.1°C28°C28.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
June26.2°C27.1°C28.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July24.9°C25.8°C27.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August24.6°C25.6°C26.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent24.8°C25.8°C26.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October25.8°C26.8°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November26.2°C27.8°C28.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December27.7°C28.4°C29.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for White Sands

Is the sea warm enough to swim in White Sands today?

Typical sea surface temperature in White Sands this time of year is 25.8°C (78.4°F) — classified as Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C). Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in White Sands?

The highest water temperatures in White Sands typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in White Sands in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in White Sands average around25.8°C (78.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 24.8°C and a maximum of 26.5°C.

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