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

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

In september, 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 september:

  • Outside temperature: 61°F to 70°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.9mph
  • It rains a total of 2.1in, over 3 day(s).

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

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

Swimming in september 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 september, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 66°F, 2.1in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 73.39 % humidity.

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

September
Average sea temperature 67°F
Minimum sea temperature 64°F
Maximum sea temperature 70°F
Average outside temperature 67°F
Maximum outside temperature 70°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Wind speed 17.4mph
Wind temperature 61°F
Precipitation 2.1in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(10%)
Humidity 74%
Visibility in kilometers 9.71km
Cloud cover 31%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in september 2025

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

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in september

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in september60°F62°Fcold swimming
Durban in september72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Coffee Bay in september72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
East London in september70°F73°Fpleasant swimming
George in september62°F65°Fcold swimming
Margate in september72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in september58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Richards Bay in september73°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in september72°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Hermanus in september60°F62°Fcold swimming
Knysna in september63°F65°Fcool swimming
Mossel Bay in september62°F65°Fcold swimming
Plettenberg Bay in september63°F65°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in september: sea temperature by city

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