Alexandria Water Temperature

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23.7°C75°F
75°F23.7°C

The water in Alexandria today will feel quite warm

Most people will be OK with just bathers / swimming costume at this temperature. If you intend to stay in the water for a while a thin shorty wetsuit will suffice.

Is the sea temp in Alexandria today warmer or colder than normal?

The average water temp for today is 24 °C75.3 °F. Today is -0.3°C colder than usual.

Weather today

Fog
17°C
(Feels like 17°C)
63°F
(Feels like 63°F)

Wind

6 mph 9 km/h
SE

Sea state

Smooth sea and swell

Smooth

Monthly average water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Alexandria water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Maximum, minimum and average monthly sea temperatures in Alexandria. Shows water temp in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °F 63.4 62.3 62.5 63.5 67.2 73.2 77.4 80.4 79.7 75.7 70.1 66.5
Avg °F 64.8 63.1 63.3 64.6 69.1 75 79.3 81.3 80.6 77.5 72.1 68.2
Max °F 66.3 64 64.1 65.8 71.1 76.8 81.2 82.2 81.6 79.4 74.1 69.9
Min °C 16.8 16.5 16.6 17 18.7 22.1 24.4 26.5 26.1 23.5 20.3 18.4
Avg °C 18.2 17.3 17.4 18.1 20.6 23.9 26.3 27.4 27 25.3 22.3 20.1
Max °C 19.7 18.2 18.2 19.3 22.6 25.7 28.2 28.3 28 27.2 24.3 21.8

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 81.3°F27.4°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 63.1°F17.3°C.

Alexandria Tides Today

Tide table for Alexandria
State Time Height
Low 12:56am (0.46m)
High 7:11am (0.64m)
Low 1:19pm (0.4m)
High 7:50pm (0.65m)

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Port Said, Egypt) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.

Common questions

Is the sea temperature suitable for swimming today?
At 23.7°C74.7°F, the water feels comfortable for most swimmers. Entry may feel brisk at first, but conditions are generally pleasant.
Is today's sea temperature above the early November average?
The average sea temperature in early November is around 24°C75.3°F. Today's reading of 23.7°C74.7°F is about 0.3°C0.5°F below normal, so conditions are a little cooler than usual.
Which month usually has the warmest water in Alexandria?
Late August is typically the warmest time of year in Alexandria, with average sea temperatures maxxing out at around 27.6°C81.7°F. Swimming conditions are usually most pleasant around this time.
Is today's sea temperature in Alexandria warmer or colder than last month?
The water temperature today in Alexandria is colder (1.3°C) than it was the previous month.
Map showing location of Alexandria (31.215640, 29.955270) © Google

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Sea temperature data sources

The measurements for the water temp in Alexandria , Alexandria are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The ocean temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

Ocean Temperature Variations

Whilst sea temperatures for Alexandria are as accurate as current data allows, there may be slight local and regional variations depending on conditions. Time of day and wind direction may have a temporary local effect as can water flows from nearby rivers.