Swimming in East London in august 2025: Average sea temperature in august and tide times in august 2025

Average sea temperature in East London in august 2025.

In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in East London is:

Minimum: 67°F

Average: 69°F

Maximum: 71°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:

  • Outside temperature: 61°F to 70°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.9mph
  • It rains a total of 1.8in, over 2 day(s).

Should we swim in East London in august?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in East London in august is cool

Swimming in august on the beaches of East London is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 71°F, it can also be as low as 67°F! Note that the average is 69°F.

Note also that in august, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 66°F, 1.8in of precipitation (over 2 days) and 67.41 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in East London in august

August
Average sea temperature 69°F
Minimum sea temperature 67°F
Maximum sea temperature 71°F
Average outside temperature 67°F
Maximum outside temperature 70°F
Minimum outside temperature 61°F
Wind speed 16.8mph
Wind temperature 61°F
Precipitation 1.8in
Number of days of rain 2 jour(s)
(7%)
Humidity 68%
Visibility in kilometers 9.68km
Cloud cover 27%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in august 2025

Tide times in august 2025 in East London

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in august

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in august60°F62°Fcold swimming
Durban in august71°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in august66°F68°Fcool swimming
Coffee Bay in august70°F73°Fcool swimming
George in august61°F64°Fcold swimming
Margate in august71°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in august56°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Richards Bay in august71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in august70°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Hermanus in august60°F62°Fcold swimming
Knysna in august62°F66°Fcold swimming
Mossel Bay in august61°F64°Fcold swimming
Plettenberg Bay in august63°F66°Fcold swimming

Swim in South Africa in august: sea temperature by city

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