Water temperature in Māl-e Khalīfeh
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 4:34 pm (GMT+3:30)- Today
- 84.7–84.9 °F
- Air today
- 72 / 93 °F
- Wed 4
- 83.7 °F
- Wetsuit
- No wetsuit
Today the water in Māl-e Khalīfeh is 84.9 °F and ranges 84.7–84.9 °F through the day, with the air between 72 °F and 93 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 83.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Māl-e Khalīfeh (0.7 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 9.7 °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 Māl-e Khalīfeh is warmer than normal for late October today (+3.8 °F).
- 65.2° 65°JanJ
- 63.2° 63°FebF
- 65.6° 66°MarM
- 71.4° 71°AprA
- 78.6° 79°MayM
- 84.0° 84°JunJ
- 88.2° 88°JulJ
- 91.1° 91°AugA
- 89.6° 90°SepS
- 85.3° 85°OctO
- 78.4° 78°NovN
- 70.6° 71°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Māl-e Khalīfeh is from April to November, when the water averages 71.4–91.1 °F.
The water is warmest in August (91.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (63.2 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 7.7 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 | 84.7–84.9 °F | 72 / 93 °F | 1.1 ft |
| Fri 30 | 84.6–85.1 °F | 70 / 91 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Sat 31 | 84.6–85.1 °F | 69 / 94 °F | 0.4 ft |
| Sun 1 | 84.4–85.5 °F | 71 / 94 °F | 0.6 ft |
| Mon 2 | 84.4–84.7 °F | 74 / 94 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Tue 3 | 84.0–84.6 °F | 69 / 93 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Wed 4 | 83.3–84.0 °F | 70 / 87 °F | 1.6 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 | 85.1 °F | 84.9–85.5 °F |
| Tue 27 | 85.6 °F | 85.5–85.8 °F |
| Mon 26 | 86.0 °F | 85.8–86.2 °F |
| Sun 25 | 86.5 °F | 86.2–86.9 °F |
| Sat 24 | 87.3 °F | 86.9–87.4 °F |
| Fri 23 | 87.8 °F | 87.6–88.2 °F |
| Thu 22 | 88.2 °F | 87.6–88.9 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 88.2 °F | 87.8–88.7 °F |
| Tue 20 | 88.3 °F | 88.0–88.7 °F |
| Mon 19 | 88.5 °F | 88.2–88.9 °F |
| Sun 18 | 88.5 °F | 88.3–88.9 °F |
| Sat 17 | 88.7 °F | 88.3–89.1 °F |
| Fri 16 | 88.7 °F | 88.5–89.2 °F |
| Thu 15 | 88.7 °F | 88.3–89.2 °F |
| Wed 14 | 88.7 °F | 88.2–89.4 °F |
| Tue 13 | 88.2 °F | 87.8–88.9 °F |
| Mon 12 | 88.2 °F | 87.8–88.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 88.5 °F | 88.2–88.9 °F |
| Sat 10 | 89.1 °F | 88.9–89.2 °F |
| Fri 9 | 89.2 °F | 89.1–89.8 °F |
| Thu 8 | 89.4 °F | 89.1–90.0 °F |
| Wed 7 | 89.4 °F | 88.9–90.3 °F |
| Tue 6 | 89.4 °F | 89.1–89.6 °F |
| Mon 5 | 90.0 °F | 89.6–90.3 °F |
| Sun 4 | 90.5 °F | 90.1–90.9 °F |
| Sat 3 | 90.5 °F | 89.8–91.8 °F |
| Fri 2 | 89.8 °F | 89.4–90.3 °F |
| Thu 1 | 89.8 °F | 89.6–90.3 °F |
| Wed 30 | 91.0 °F | 90.3–91.8 °F |
| Tue 29 | 92.1 °F | 91.9–92.3 °F |
| Mon 28 | 92.3 °F | 91.8–92.8 °F |
| Sun 27 | 92.1 °F | 91.6–92.8 °F |
| Sat 26 | 91.9 °F | 91.6–92.7 °F |
| Fri 25 | 91.9 °F | 91.6–92.7 °F |
| Thu 24 | 91.8 °F | 91.2–92.5 °F |
| Wed 23 | 91.4 °F | 91.0–91.9 °F |
| Tue 22 | 91.4 °F | 91.2–91.9 °F |
| Mon 21 | 92.3 °F | 91.9–92.7 °F |
| Sun 20 | 92.3 °F | 91.9–92.8 °F |
| Sat 19 | 92.1 °F | 91.8–92.7 °F |
| Fri 18 | 92.1 °F | 91.9–92.7 °F |
| Thu 17 | 92.5 °F | 92.1–92.7 °F |
| Wed 16 | 92.5 °F | 92.1–93.2 °F |
| Tue 15 | 92.3 °F | 91.9–93.0 °F |
| Mon 14 | 92.3 °F | 91.9–92.8 °F |
| Sun 13 | 92.3 °F | 91.8–93.0 °F |
| Sat 12 | 92.3 °F | 91.8–93.2 °F |
| Fri 11 | 92.1 °F | 91.8–92.5 °F |
| Thu 10 | 92.3 °F | 91.9–92.8 °F |
| Wed 9 | 92.3 °F | 91.9–92.8 °F |
| Tue 8 | 92.5 °F | 91.9–93.0 °F |
| Mon 7 | 92.5 °F | 91.9–93.4 °F |
| Sun 6 | 92.3 °F | 91.8–92.8 °F |
| Sat 5 | 92.1 °F | 91.6–92.7 °F |
| Fri 4 | 91.8 °F | 91.4–92.1 °F |
| Thu 3 | 91.6 °F | 91.2–91.9 °F |
| Wed 2 | 91.8 °F | 91.4–92.1 °F |
| Tue 1 | 93.0 °F | 92.3–94.3 °F |
| Mon 31 | 94.8 °F | 94.3–95.4 °F |
| Sun 30 | 94.8 °F | 94.1–95.7 °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 Māl-e KhalīfehQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Māl-e Khalīfeh?
84.9 °F; through the day it ranges 84.7–84.9 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 83.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 Māl-e Khalīfeh in October?
In October, the water in Māl-e Khalīfeh averages 85.3 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
How warm is the water in Māl-e Khalīfeh in August?
In August, the water in Māl-e Khalīfeh averages 91.1 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Māl-e Khalīfeh?
The best time to swim in Māl-e Khalīfeh is from April to November, when the water averages 71.4–91.1 °F. The water is warmest in August (91.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (63.2 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Māl-e Khalīfeh is warmer than normal for late October today (+3.8 °F).
More about Māl-e Khalīfeh today
Water temperature near Māl-e Khalīfeh
- Bandar Rig 84.7 °F · 11 mi
- Emām Ḩasan 86.0 °F · 22 mi
- Kharg 87.1 °F · 25 mi
- Bandar Deylam 84.9 °F · 37 mi
- Jazīreh-ye Shīf 85.5 °F · 43 mi
- Bushire 85.5 °F · 48 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 3.0 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 4:34 pm (local time).
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