Swimming in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in july 2025: Average sea temperature in july and tide times in july 2025

Average sea temperature in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in july 2025.

In july, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is:

Minimum: 64°F

Average: 67°F

Maximum: 70°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in july:

  • Outside temperature: 58°F to 68°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 8.7mph
  • It rains a total of 2.8in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in july?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in july is cool

Swimming in july on the beaches of Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 70°F, it can also be as low as 64°F! Note that the average is 67°F.

Note also that in july, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 63°F, 2.8in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 68.29 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in july

July
Average sea temperature 67°F
Minimum sea temperature 64°F
Maximum sea temperature 70°F
Average outside temperature 65°F
Maximum outside temperature 70°F
Minimum outside temperature 59°F
Wind speed 16.2mph
Wind temperature 58°F
Precipitation 2.8in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(10%)
Humidity 69%
Visibility in kilometers 9.75km
Cloud cover 24%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in july 2025

Tide times in july 2025 in Port Elizabeth (South Africa)

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in july

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in july60°F62°Fcold swimming
Durban in july72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Coffee Bay in july72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
East London in july71°F75°Fpleasant swimming
George in july61°F63°Fcold swimming
Margate in july72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in july56°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Richards Bay in july72°F76°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in july72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Hermanus in july61°F62°Fcold swimming
Knysna in july63°F65°Fcold swimming
Mossel Bay in july61°F63°Fcold swimming
Plettenberg Bay in july63°F65°Fcold swimming

Swim in South Africa in july: sea temperature by city

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