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Cape Town, South Africa 4.1 km
Sea temperature · South Africa
Cape Town Sea Temperature
16.0°C
Cold
Sea temperature
Sea temperature
- Wave height
- 2.8mRough
- Wave period
- 11s
- Air temperature
- 12°COvercast
- Wind
- 17km/h
Updated: · Source: Open-Meteo Marine (Copernicus, DWD)
The sea in Cape Town is 16.0°C right now, with waves of 2.8 m. The water is cold; swim briefly or with a wetsuit. The sea is rough; take care and follow lifeguard advice. The air temperature is 12°C. The sea will warm by 0.9°C over the next 7 days.
Cape Town 7-day sea temperature
| Day | Sea | Max wave |
|---|---|---|
| Today October 18 | 16.0°C | 3.0 m |
| Mon October 19 | 15.5°C | 2.4 m |
| Tue October 20 | 15.4°C | 2.4 m |
| Wed October 21 | 15.5°C | 3.1 m |
| Thu October 22 | 16.0°C | 2.7 m |
| Fri October 23 | 16.6°C | 2.3 m |
| Sat October 24 | 16.9°C | 1.7 m |
Sea temperature on nearby coasts
Warmest to coolest sea.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the sea temperature in Cape Town today?
- The sea in Cape Town is 16.0°C right now, with waves of 2.8 m.
- Is the sea warm enough to swim in Cape Town today?
- The water is cold; swim briefly or with a wetsuit. The sea is rough; take care and follow lifeguard advice.
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Cape Town sea temperature: details
The sea in the coming days
Over the 7-day forecast the water stays between 15.4 and 16.9°C; the warmest day is Sat, October 24 (16.9°C). The highest waves, about 3.1 m, are expected on Wed, October 21; the calmest day is Sat, October 24 (1.7 m). Right now the sea is 3.9°C warmer than the air.
The sea along nearby coasts
Latest readings on neighbouring coasts: Arraial do Cabo 24.7°C, Zanzibar 27.5°C, Mahé 28.8°C and Le Morne 24.7°C.