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

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

In october, 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 october:

  • Outside temperature: 64°F to 71°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 11.2mph
  • It rains a total of 3in, over 4 day(s).

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

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

Swimming in october 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 october, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 68°F, 2.9in of precipitation (over 4 days) and 74.49 % humidity.

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

October
Average sea temperature 67°F
Minimum sea temperature 64°F
Maximum sea temperature 70°F
Average outside temperature 68°F
Maximum outside temperature 72°F
Minimum outside temperature 65°F
Wind speed 18.6mph
Wind temperature 65°F
Precipitation 3in
Number of days of rain 4 jour(s)
(12%)
Humidity 75%
Visibility in kilometers 9.53km
Cloud cover 37%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in october 2025

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

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in october

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in october61°F64°Fcold swimming
Durban in october73°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Coffee Bay in october72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
East London in october71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
George in october63°F65°Fcool swimming
Margate in october73°F76°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in october59°F63°Ffreezing swimming
Richards Bay in october74°F77°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in october73°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Hermanus in october62°F65°Fcold swimming
Knysna in october64°F66°Fcool swimming
Mossel Bay in october63°F65°Fcool swimming
Plettenberg Bay in october64°F66°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in october: sea temperature by city

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