South China Sea water temperature

South China Sea, Coron · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at South China Sea is 29.8 °C (as of September 1, 2026, source: Open-Meteo marine model).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

29.8 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 29.8° · ☀️ Air 28.6° · high today 30.0°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

South China Sea — Photo: André Héroux · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 589 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 29.7 °C on August 18, 2026 · highest value: 31.5 °C on July 6, 2026.

Nearby waters

South China Sea, El Nido / Nacpan · 108.0 km away29.8 °C South China Sea, El Nido · 121.6 km away29.8 °C

More measuring points: South China Sea

Da Nang My Khe31.2 °C Hoi An An Bang30.8 °C El Nido29.8 °C El Nido / Nacpan29.8 °C Nha Trang28.7 °C Mui Ne28.0 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at South China Sea right now?
The current water temperature is 29.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at South China Sea?
Currently 29.8 °C (updated continuously).

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