Water temperature in Xai-Xai
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 11:57 pm (GMT+2)- Today
- 78.3–79.2 °F
- Air today
- 70 / 77 °F
- Tue 3
- 78.6 °F
- Wetsuit
- No wetsuit
Today the water in Xai-Xai is 78.1 °F and ranges 78.3–79.2 °F through the day, with the air between 70 °F and 77 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has risen 6.5 °F (from August 29).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit above normal (+1.6 °F), according to ECMWF 46-day.
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Xai-Xai is warmer than normal for late October today (+3.4 °F).
- 80.4° 80°JanJ
- 81.5° 81°FebF
- 81.1° 81°MarM
- 79.3° 79°AprA
- 76.8° 77°MayM
- 74.3° 74°JunJ
- 72.6° 73°JulJ
- 71.9° 72°AugA
- 72.4° 72°SepS
- 73.7° 74°OctO
- 76.0° 76°NovN
- 78.3° 78°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
In Xai-Xai the water is pleasant year-round: 71.9–81.5 °F on average, depending on the month.
The water is warmest in February (81.5 °F on average) and coldest in August (71.9 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 5.4 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 | 78.3–79.2 °F | 70 / 77 °F | 8.1 ft |
| Thu 29 | 77.7–78.3 °F | 68 / 78 °F | 6.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 77.4–78.3 °F | 64 / 80 °F | 5.2 ft |
| Sat 31 | 77.4–78.3 °F | 62 / 82 °F | 4.9 ft |
| Sun 1 | 77.4–78.4 °F | 65 / 91 °F | 4.6 ft |
| Mon 2 | 77.7–78.8 °F | 70 / 89 °F | 4.5 ft |
| Tue 3 | 78.1–79.2 °F | 70 / 89 °F | 4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | 79.3 °F | 78.8–79.9 °F |
| Mon 26 | 79.0 °F | 78.3–79.5 °F |
| Sun 25 | 78.4 °F | 77.7–79.0 °F |
| Sat 24 | 78.1 °F | 77.7–78.4 °F |
| Fri 23 | 78.3 °F | 78.1–78.4 °F |
| Thu 22 | 78.4 °F | 77.5–79.2 °F |
| Wed 21 | 77.5 °F | 77.2–78.1 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 78.1 °F | 77.5–78.8 °F |
| Mon 19 | 78.8 °F | 78.4–79.2 °F |
| Sun 18 | 78.8 °F | 78.3–79.3 °F |
| Sat 17 | 78.8 °F | 78.3–79.3 °F |
| Fri 16 | 78.6 °F | 78.1–79.2 °F |
| Thu 15 | 78.3 °F | 77.5–79.0 °F |
| Wed 14 | 77.9 °F | 77.4–78.3 °F |
| Tue 13 | 77.5 °F | 77.0–78.1 °F |
| Mon 12 | 77.4 °F | 77.0–77.7 °F |
| Sun 11 | 77.2 °F | 76.8–77.5 °F |
| Sat 10 | 76.6 °F | 76.1–77.2 °F |
| Fri 9 | 75.9 °F | 75.2–76.6 °F |
| Thu 8 | 75.2 °F | 74.7–75.6 °F |
| Wed 7 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–75.2 °F |
| Tue 6 | 74.7 °F | 74.3–75.0 °F |
| Mon 5 | 74.1 °F | 73.8–74.7 °F |
| Sun 4 | 73.9 °F | 73.8–73.9 °F |
| Sat 3 | 73.6 °F | 73.2–73.9 °F |
| Fri 2 | 73.2 °F | 72.9–73.6 °F |
| Thu 1 | 73.0 °F | 72.9–73.4 °F |
| Wed 30 | 73.9 °F | 73.2–74.7 °F |
| Tue 29 | 75.2 °F | 74.7–75.7 °F |
| Mon 28 | 76.5 °F | 75.9–77.0 °F |
| Sun 27 | 76.8 °F | 76.5–77.4 °F |
| Sat 26 | 77.0 °F | 76.6–77.4 °F |
| Fri 25 | 77.2 °F | 76.8–77.5 °F |
| Thu 24 | 76.8 °F | 76.3–77.2 °F |
| Wed 23 | 76.5 °F | 76.1–77.0 °F |
| Tue 22 | 76.3 °F | 75.9–76.6 °F |
| Mon 21 | 75.9 °F | 75.6–76.5 °F |
| Sun 20 | 75.4 °F | 75.0–75.9 °F |
| Sat 19 | 75.0 °F | 74.7–75.4 °F |
| Fri 18 | 75.2 °F | 75.0–75.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 75.4 °F | 75.2–75.6 °F |
| Wed 16 | 75.4 °F | 74.7–75.9 °F |
| Tue 15 | 75.0 °F | 74.7–75.4 °F |
| Mon 14 | 74.8 °F | 74.5–75.2 °F |
| Sun 13 | 74.7 °F | 74.1–75.0 °F |
| Sat 12 | 74.3 °F | 73.8–74.8 °F |
| Fri 11 | 73.8 °F | 73.0–74.3 °F |
| Thu 10 | 73.2 °F | 72.7–73.8 °F |
| Wed 9 | 72.9 °F | 72.7–73.0 °F |
| Tue 8 | 73.0 °F | 72.9–73.2 °F |
| Mon 7 | 73.6 °F | 73.2–73.8 °F |
| Sun 6 | 73.9 °F | 73.6–74.3 °F |
| Sat 5 | 73.8 °F | 73.6–73.9 °F |
| Fri 4 | 73.9 °F | 73.8–74.3 °F |
| Thu 3 | 73.9 °F | 73.6–74.3 °F |
| Wed 2 | 73.9 °F | 73.4–74.3 °F |
| Tue 1 | 73.8 °F | 73.2–74.3 °F |
| Mon 31 | 73.2 °F | 72.7–73.8 °F |
| Sun 30 | 72.9 °F | 72.3–73.2 °F |
| Sat 29 | 72.9 °F | 72.5–73.0 °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 Xai-XaiQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Xai-Xai?
78.1 °F; through the day it ranges 78.3–79.2 °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 Xai-Xai in October?
In October, the water in Xai-Xai averages 73.7 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: rash guard or top (very pleasant).
How warm is the water in Xai-Xai in February?
In February, the water in Xai-Xai averages 81.5 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Xai-Xai?
In Xai-Xai the water is pleasant year-round: 71.9–81.5 °F on average, depending on the month. The water is warmest in February (81.5 °F on average) and coldest in August (71.9 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Xai-Xai is warmer than normal for late October today (+3.4 °F).
More about Xai-Xai today
Water temperature near Xai-Xai
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
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Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 11 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 11:57 pm (local time).
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