What is the current water temperature in Brisbane?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Brisbane?

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 16.69°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Brisbane

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Brisbane. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

62.0

°F

August 6, 01:05

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

61.9°F

Tomorrow:

62.2°F

Sunrise:

06:26

Sunset:

17:22

Day Length:

10 h. 56 min.

Brisbane in August

Minimum:

77.9°F

Average:

80.0°F

Maximum:

82.1°F

Sea water temperature in Brisbane today

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 62.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.7°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 61.3°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Brisbane

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 23	63.2°F	60.0°F	64.0°F
Jul 24	63.4°F	60.0°F	64.2°F
Jul 25	63.1°F	60.5°F	64.1°F
Jul 26	63.7°F	61.3°F	64.4°F
Jul 27	63.9°F	61.5°F	64.5°F
Jul 28	64.1°F	61.8°F	64.5°F
Jul 29	63.2°F	61.2°F	64.3°F
Jul 30	63.8°F	60.6°F	64.2°F
Jul 31	63.3°F	60.7°F	64.2°F
Aug 1	63.5°F	60.3°F	64.2°F
Aug 2	63.4°F	60.4°F	64.2°F
Aug 3	62.4°F	60.5°F	64.2°F
Aug 4	62.1°F	60.0°F	64.2°F
Aug 5	61.9°F	60.5°F	64.4°F
Aug 6	62.0°F	61.3°F	64.6°F
Aug 7	62.2°F	61.5°F	64.8°F
Aug 8	62.1°F	61.3°F	64.7°F
Aug 9	62.2°F	61.9°F	64.7°F
Aug 10	62.3°F	62.0°F	64.9°F
Aug 11	62.3°F	62.0°F	64.8°F
Aug 12	62.2°F	61.9°F	64.8°F
Aug 13	62.2°F	61.9°F	64.8°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Brisbane by month

In Brisbane, the months November through April offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 186 swimming days.

The warmest water in Brisbane was recorded on February 8, 2024, reaching a 84.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 24, 2024, dipping to 60.0°F. The average readings by season are 80.1°F in Winter, 75.0°F in Spring, 65.4°F in Summer, and 72.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Hamilton	62.0°F	3mi
Brighton	62.2°F	12mi
Scarborough	62.1°F	19mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brisbane