Water temperature in Jebel Ali
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 4:22 am (GST)- Today
- 88.5–89.1 °F
- Air today
- 75 / 97 °F
- Wed 4
- 87.8 °F
- Wetsuit
- No wetsuit
Today the water in Jebel Ali is 88.7 °F and ranges 88.5–89.1 °F through the day, with the air between 75 °F and 97 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 87.8 °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 Jebel Ali (2.6 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 5.8 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks above normal (+2.6 °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
- 72.1° 72°JanJ
- 70.7° 71°FebF
- 72.7° 73°MarM
- 77.4° 77°AprA
- 83.6° 84°MayM
- 88.6° 89°JunJ
- 91.4° 91°JulJ
- 92.2° 92°AugA
- 90.9° 91°SepS
- 88.0° 88°OctO
- 82.9° 83°NovN
- 76.7° 77°DecD
- Monthly normal
In Jebel Ali the water is pleasant year-round: 70.7–92.2 °F on average, depending on the month.
The water is warmest in August (92.2 °F on average) and coldest in February (70.7 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 8.8 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 | 88.5–89.1 °F | 75 / 97 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 88.0–88.5 °F | 75 / 96 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Sat 31 | 87.8–88.3 °F | 74 / 96 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sun 1 | 87.6–88.2 °F | 74 / 96 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Mon 2 | 87.4–88.0 °F | 73 / 93 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Tue 3 | 87.4–88.3 °F | 73 / 92 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Wed 4 | 87.4–88.2 °F | 75 / 89 °F | 0.8 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 | 89.1 °F | 88.9–89.2 °F |
| Tue 27 | 89.2 °F | 88.9–89.6 °F |
| Mon 26 | 89.1 °F | 88.9–89.4 °F |
| Sun 25 | 89.2 °F | 88.9–89.4 °F |
| Sat 24 | 89.4 °F | 89.1–89.6 °F |
| Fri 23 | 89.6 °F | 89.4–89.8 °F |
| Thu 22 | 89.8 °F | 89.6–90.0 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 90.1 °F | 89.8–90.3 °F |
| Tue 20 | 90.5 °F | 90.3–90.9 °F |
| Mon 19 | 90.7 °F | 90.5–91.0 °F |
| Sun 18 | 90.7 °F | 90.5–91.2 °F |
| Sat 17 | 90.7 °F | 90.3–91.0 °F |
| Fri 16 | 90.7 °F | 90.3–91.0 °F |
| Thu 15 | 90.5 °F | 90.1–91.0 °F |
| Wed 14 | 90.5 °F | 90.1–90.9 °F |
| Tue 13 | 90.7 °F | 90.5–90.9 °F |
| Mon 12 | 90.9 °F | 90.7–91.4 °F |
| Sun 11 | 91.0 °F | 90.9–91.2 °F |
| Sat 10 | 91.4 °F | 91.0–91.6 °F |
| Fri 9 | 91.8 °F | 91.4–91.9 °F |
| Thu 8 | 92.1 °F | 91.8–92.3 °F |
| Wed 7 | 92.3 °F | 91.9–92.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 92.5 °F | 91.9–93.0 °F |
| Mon 5 | 91.9 °F | 91.6–92.5 °F |
| Sun 4 | 91.8 °F | 91.6–92.1 °F |
| Sat 3 | 91.9 °F | 91.8–92.3 °F |
| Fri 2 | 92.5 °F | 92.1–92.8 °F |
| Thu 1 | 92.8 °F | 92.7–93.2 °F |
| Wed 30 | 93.0 °F | 92.8–93.2 °F |
| Tue 29 | 93.0 °F | 92.8–93.4 °F |
| Mon 28 | 93.2 °F | 93.0–93.6 °F |
| Sun 27 | 93.4 °F | 92.8–94.3 °F |
| Sat 26 | 93.0 °F | 92.7–93.6 °F |
| Fri 25 | 92.8 °F | 92.5–93.2 °F |
| Thu 24 | 92.7 °F | 92.3–93.2 °F |
| Wed 23 | 92.7 °F | 92.5–93.0 °F |
| Tue 22 | 92.8 °F | 92.5–93.0 °F |
| Mon 21 | 92.8 °F | 92.7–93.2 °F |
| Sun 20 | 93.2 °F | 92.8–93.7 °F |
| Sat 19 | 93.4 °F | 93.0–93.7 °F |
| Fri 18 | 93.4 °F | 93.0–93.9 °F |
| Thu 17 | 93.4 °F | 93.0–93.7 °F |
| Wed 16 | 93.2 °F | 93.0–93.7 °F |
| Tue 15 | 93.4 °F | 93.0–93.6 °F |
| Mon 14 | 93.4 °F | 93.2–93.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 93.7 °F | 93.4–93.9 °F |
| Sat 12 | 93.9 °F | 93.6–94.3 °F |
| Fri 11 | 93.7 °F | 93.2–94.1 °F |
| Thu 10 | 93.6 °F | 93.2–93.9 °F |
| Wed 9 | 93.7 °F | 93.4–94.1 °F |
| Tue 8 | 94.3 °F | 94.1–94.6 °F |
| Mon 7 | 94.6 °F | 94.5–95.0 °F |
| Sun 6 | 95.0 °F | 94.6–95.2 °F |
| Sat 5 | 95.2 °F | 94.8–95.5 °F |
| Fri 4 | 95.4 °F | 95.0–95.7 °F |
| Thu 3 | 95.2 °F | 94.8–95.7 °F |
| Wed 2 | 95.0 °F | 94.6–95.4 °F |
| Tue 1 | 95.0 °F | 94.6–95.4 °F |
| Mon 31 | 94.6 °F | 94.5–95.0 °F |
| Sun 30 | 94.8 °F | 94.5–95.2 °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 Jebel AliQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Jebel Ali?
88.7 °F; through the day it ranges 88.5–89.1 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 87.8 °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 Jebel Ali in October?
In October, the water in Jebel Ali averages 88.0 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
How warm is the water in Jebel Ali in August?
In August, the water in Jebel Ali averages 92.2 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Jebel Ali?
In Jebel Ali the water is pleasant year-round: 70.7–92.2 °F on average, depending on the month. The water is warmest in August (92.2 °F on average) and coldest in February (70.7 °F).
More about Jebel Ali today
Water temperature near Jebel Ali
- Dubai Marina 88.9 °F · 6.2 mi
- Umm Al Sheif 88.7 °F · 11 mi
- Al Majaz 89.2 °F · 28 mi
- Ar Rumaylah 89.2 °F · 34 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 5.0 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 4:22 am (local time).
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