Water temperature in Ocean Drive-In
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 12:07 pm (GMT+2)- Today
- 73.8–74.3 °F
- Air today
- 64 / 72 °F
- Wed 4
- 75.2 °F
- Wetsuit
- Rash guard or top
Today the water in Ocean Drive-In is 74.1 °F and ranges 73.8–74.3 °F through the day, with the air between 64 °F and 72 °F. It warms over the next few days: about 75.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 Ocean Drive-In (1.5 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 risen 4.3 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit above normal (+1.0 °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 Ocean Drive-In is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.7 °F).
- 76.9° 77°JanJ
- 77.8° 78°FebF
- 77.5° 77°MarM
- 75.8° 76°AprA
- 74.0° 74°MayM
- 71.8° 72°JunJ
- 70.4° 70°JulJ
- 69.4° 69°AugA
- 69.7° 70°SepS
- 70.8° 71°OctO
- 72.7° 73°NovN
- 74.8° 75°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
In Ocean Drive-In the water is pleasant year-round: 69.4–77.8 °F on average, depending on the month.
The water is warmest in February (77.8 °F on average) and coldest in August (69.4 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 2.3 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 | 73.8–74.3 °F | 64 / 72 °F | 4.8 ft |
| Fri 30 | 73.6–73.9 °F | 62 / 75 °F | 5.8 ft |
| Sat 31 | 72.7–73.4 °F | 65 / 78 °F | 6.4 ft |
| Sun 1 | 72.7–73.9 °F | 67 / 78 °F | 6.0 ft |
| Mon 2 | 73.4–74.5 °F | 69 / 74 °F | 4.9 ft |
| Tue 3 | 73.9–75.7 °F | 68 / 73 °F | 4.1 ft |
| Wed 4 | 74.8–75.6 °F | 70 / 71 °F | 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 73.9 °F | 73.6–74.5 °F |
| Tue 27 | 73.9 °F | 73.8–74.1 °F |
| Mon 26 | 73.9 °F | 73.6–74.3 °F |
| Sun 25 | 73.8 °F | 73.4–74.3 °F |
| Sat 24 | 73.4 °F | 73.0–73.8 °F |
| Fri 23 | 73.0 °F | 72.9–73.2 °F |
| Thu 22 | 73.0 °F | 72.7–73.6 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 73.0 °F | 72.3–73.9 °F |
| Tue 20 | 72.3 °F | 72.1–72.7 °F |
| Mon 19 | 73.2 °F | 72.5–73.6 °F |
| Sun 18 | 73.8 °F | 73.2–74.5 °F |
| Sat 17 | 73.9 °F | 73.4–74.5 °F |
| Fri 16 | 73.9 °F | 73.4–74.5 °F |
| Thu 15 | 73.4 °F | 73.0–74.1 °F |
| Wed 14 | 72.9 °F | 72.3–73.6 °F |
| Tue 13 | 72.1 °F | 71.8–72.3 °F |
| Mon 12 | 72.1 °F | 72.0–72.1 °F |
| Sun 11 | 72.5 °F | 72.1–72.9 °F |
| Sat 10 | 72.5 °F | 72.0–73.2 °F |
| Fri 9 | 72.3 °F | 71.4–73.4 °F |
| Thu 8 | 71.4 °F | 71.1–71.6 °F |
| Wed 7 | 71.1 °F | 71.1–71.4 °F |
| Tue 6 | 71.6 °F | 71.2–72.1 °F |
| Mon 5 | 71.6 °F | 71.1–72.1 °F |
| Sun 4 | 71.4 °F | 71.1–71.8 °F |
| Sat 3 | 71.2 °F | 70.9–71.6 °F |
| Fri 2 | 71.1 °F | 71.1–71.2 °F |
| Thu 1 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.6 °F |
| Wed 30 | 71.6 °F | 71.2–72.0 °F |
| Tue 29 | 71.1 °F | 70.7–71.2 °F |
| Mon 28 | 70.7 °F | 70.5–70.7 °F |
| Sun 27 | 71.4 °F | 70.5–72.0 °F |
| Sat 26 | 71.8 °F | 71.1–72.5 °F |
| Fri 25 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.6 °F |
| Thu 24 | 71.2 °F | 70.9–71.6 °F |
| Wed 23 | 71.1 °F | 70.5–71.4 °F |
| Tue 22 | 71.2 °F | 70.7–72.1 °F |
| Mon 21 | 70.9 °F | 70.3–71.4 °F |
| Sun 20 | 70.5 °F | 70.0–70.9 °F |
| Sat 19 | 70.2 °F | 69.8–70.5 °F |
| Fri 18 | 69.8 °F | 69.8–69.8 °F |
| Thu 17 | 69.6 °F | 69.4–69.8 °F |
| Wed 16 | 70.0 °F | 69.4–70.9 °F |
| Tue 15 | 70.3 °F | 70.2–70.5 °F |
| Mon 14 | 70.9 °F | 70.3–71.1 °F |
| Sun 13 | 71.1 °F | 70.5–71.6 °F |
| Sat 12 | 70.5 °F | 70.2–71.1 °F |
| Fri 11 | 70.2 °F | 69.8–70.3 °F |
| Thu 10 | 70.0 °F | 69.8–70.3 °F |
| Wed 9 | 70.0 °F | 70.0–70.2 °F |
| Tue 8 | 70.3 °F | 70.2–70.3 °F |
| Mon 7 | 70.5 °F | 70.3–70.9 °F |
| Sun 6 | 70.7 °F | 70.5–70.7 °F |
| Sat 5 | 70.7 °F | 70.7–71.1 °F |
| Fri 4 | 70.7 °F | 70.7–70.7 °F |
| Thu 3 | 70.7 °F | 70.5–71.1 °F |
| Wed 2 | 70.3 °F | 70.0–70.7 °F |
| Tue 1 | 70.2 °F | 69.8–70.5 °F |
| Mon 31 | 70.0 °F | 69.4–70.3 °F |
| Sun 30 | 69.6 °F | 69.6–69.8 °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 Ocean Drive-InQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Ocean Drive-In?
74.1 °F; through the day it ranges 73.8–74.3 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It warms over the next few days: about 75.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, rash guard or top (very pleasant). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Ocean Drive-In in October?
In October, the water in Ocean Drive-In averages 70.8 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: shorty (springsuit) (pleasant).
How warm is the water in Ocean Drive-In in February?
In February, the water in Ocean Drive-In averages 77.8 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Ocean Drive-In?
In Ocean Drive-In the water is pleasant year-round: 69.4–77.8 °F on average, depending on the month. The water is warmest in February (77.8 °F on average) and coldest in August (69.4 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Ocean Drive-In is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.7 °F).
More about Ocean Drive-In today
Water temperature near Ocean Drive-In
- Tongaat 74.3 °F · 2.2 mi
- La Mercy 74.3 °F · 3.6 mi
- EMdloti 74.3 °F · 5.3 mi
- EManzimtoti 74.5 °F · 36 mi
- EMkhomazi 74.8 °F · 48 mi
- Mtunzini 74.5 °F · 57 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 9.0 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 12:07 pm (local time).
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