Benguela Current An oceanic water current that flows northward along the west coast of southern Africa between latitude 15°S and 35°S. It is distinguished by an area of cold upwelling water and is a relatively weak current, flowing at less than 0.25 m/s.

Benguela current Oceanic water current that flows northward along the west coast of southern Africa between latitude 15° S and 35°S. It is distinguished by an area of cold upwelling water, and is a relatively weak current, flowing at less than 0.25 m/s.