Water temperature in Bir al-Abd
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 1:08 pm (EEST)- Today
- 76.1–76.6 °F
- Air today
- 70 / 81 °F
- Wed 4
- 75.5 °F
- Wetsuit
- No wetsuit
Today the water in Bir al-Abd is 76.3 °F and ranges 76.1–76.6 °F through the day, with the air between 70 °F and 81 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Bir al-Abd (2.8 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 9.2 °F (from August 30).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Bir al-Abd is about normal for late October today.
- 63.0° 63°JanJ
- 61.7° 62°FebF
- 63.4° 63°MarM
- 67.2° 67°AprA
- 72.3° 72°MayM
- 77.8° 78°JunJ
- 81.9° 82°JulJ
- 84.1° 84°AugA
- 82.9° 83°SepS
- 79.1° 79°OctO
- 73.1° 73°NovN
- 67.2° 67°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Bir al-Abd is from May to November, when the water averages 72.3–84.1 °F.
The water is warmest in August (84.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (61.7 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 11 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 76.1–76.6 °F | 70 / 81 °F | 2.7 ft |
| Fri 30 | 75.7–76.1 °F | 65 / 77 °F | 2.2 ft |
| Sat 31 | 75.6–76.1 °F | 64 / 78 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Sun 1 | 75.6–76.3 °F | 65 / 79 °F | 0.8 ft |
| Mon 2 | 75.4–76.3 °F | 68 / 86 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Tue 3 | 75.2–75.6 °F | 64 / 79 °F | 1.3 ft |
| Wed 4 | 75.2–75.7 °F | 59 / 80 °F | 0.7 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 76.6 °F | 76.5–76.8 °F |
| Tue 27 | 76.8 °F | 76.6–77.5 °F |
| Mon 26 | 76.8 °F | 76.8–77.0 °F |
| Sun 25 | 77.0 °F | 76.6–77.2 °F |
| Sat 24 | 76.8 °F | 76.6–77.0 °F |
| Fri 23 | 76.8 °F | 76.5–77.0 °F |
| Thu 22 | 76.6 °F | 76.5–76.8 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 76.6 °F | 76.5–77.0 °F |
| Tue 20 | 77.2 °F | 77.0–77.4 °F |
| Mon 19 | 77.5 °F | 77.4–77.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 77.9 °F | 77.7–78.1 °F |
| Sat 17 | 78.1 °F | 77.9–78.3 °F |
| Fri 16 | 78.3 °F | 78.1–78.4 °F |
| Thu 15 | 78.6 °F | 78.4–78.8 °F |
| Wed 14 | 79.0 °F | 78.8–79.5 °F |
| Tue 13 | 79.0 °F | 78.8–79.3 °F |
| Mon 12 | 79.0 °F | 78.8–79.2 °F |
| Sun 11 | 79.2 °F | 79.2–79.3 °F |
| Sat 10 | 79.5 °F | 79.3–79.7 °F |
| Fri 9 | 79.7 °F | 79.5–79.9 °F |
| Thu 8 | 79.9 °F | 79.7–80.1 °F |
| Wed 7 | 80.2 °F | 80.1–80.4 °F |
| Tue 6 | 80.4 °F | 80.2–80.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 80.8 °F | 80.6–81.0 °F |
| Sun 4 | 81.1 °F | 81.0–81.3 °F |
| Sat 3 | 81.3 °F | 81.1–81.5 °F |
| Fri 2 | 81.5 °F | 81.3–81.7 °F |
| Thu 1 | 81.9 °F | 81.7–82.0 °F |
| Wed 30 | 82.2 °F | 82.0–82.6 °F |
| Tue 29 | 82.8 °F | 82.6–82.9 °F |
| Mon 28 | 83.1 °F | 82.9–83.3 °F |
| Sun 27 | 83.3 °F | 83.1–83.8 °F |
| Sat 26 | 83.7 °F | 83.5–83.7 °F |
| Fri 25 | 84.0 °F | 83.8–84.2 °F |
| Thu 24 | 84.4 °F | 84.0–84.6 °F |
| Wed 23 | 84.4 °F | 84.2–84.7 °F |
| Tue 22 | 84.6 °F | 84.4–84.7 °F |
| Mon 21 | 84.7 °F | 84.6–85.1 °F |
| Sun 20 | 84.9 °F | 84.7–85.1 °F |
| Sat 19 | 85.3 °F | 85.1–85.5 °F |
| Fri 18 | 86.0 °F | 85.6–86.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 86.4 °F | 86.2–86.7 °F |
| Wed 16 | 86.2 °F | 85.6–86.7 °F |
| Tue 15 | 85.8 °F | 85.6–86.4 °F |
| Mon 14 | 86.0 °F | 85.5–86.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 85.8 °F | 85.5–86.2 °F |
| Sat 12 | 85.6 °F | 85.5–86.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 85.8 °F | 85.6–86.2 °F |
| Thu 10 | 86.0 °F | 85.6–86.2 °F |
| Wed 9 | 86.0 °F | 85.5–86.9 °F |
| Tue 8 | 86.0 °F | 85.5–86.9 °F |
| Mon 7 | 85.6 °F | 85.5–86.0 °F |
| Sun 6 | 85.6 °F | 85.5–85.8 °F |
| Sat 5 | 85.8 °F | 85.6–86.0 °F |
| Fri 4 | 85.8 °F | 85.6–86.0 °F |
| Thu 3 | 85.8 °F | 85.6–86.4 °F |
| Wed 2 | 85.8 °F | 85.6–86.2 °F |
| Tue 1 | 86.0 °F | 85.5–86.5 °F |
| Mon 31 | 85.8 °F | 85.5–86.2 °F |
| Sun 30 | 85.8 °F | 85.6–86.2 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Bir al-AbdQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Bir al-Abd?
76.3 °F; through the day it ranges 76.1–76.6 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, no wetsuit (warm). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Bir al-Abd in October?
In October, the water in Bir al-Abd averages 79.1 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
How warm is the water in Bir al-Abd in August?
In August, the water in Bir al-Abd averages 84.1 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Bir al-Abd?
The best time to swim in Bir al-Abd is from May to November, when the water averages 72.3–84.1 °F. The water is warmest in August (84.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (61.7 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Bir al-Abd is about normal for late October today.
More about Bir al-Abd today
Water temperature near Bir al-Abd
- Būr Fu’ād 75.7 °F · 44 mi
- Al ‘Arīsh 78.1 °F · 47 mi
- Ash Shaykh Zuwayd 78.8 °F · 67 mi
- Rafaḩ 79.3 °F · 75 mi
- Damietta 76.1 °F · 76 mi
- Suez 77.2 °F · 78 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 15 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:08 pm (local time).
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