How cold is South Africa water in spring? In October sea water temperature in some cities of South Africa is above 20°C and it is enough for comfortable bathing. Based on average water temperature observations over the past ten years, the warmest sea in South Africa in October was 23.2°C (in Sodwana Bay), and the coldest water 12.9°C (in Port Nolloth). To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in South Africa
South Africa cities and resorts with the values of the average water temperature in October in recent years.
For more detailed information about water temperature, surf forecast, weather and time of sunrise and sunset in any specific area of your interest, just click on a city name. For ease of search, all places are also grouped by the first letter of the name.
To find out what the water temperature was in South Africa any day over a period of the last ten years, select the month