What is the current water temperature in Brisbane?

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 26.62°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

79.9

°F

January 13, 02:47

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

79.8°F

Tomorrow:

80.0°F

Sunrise:

05:05

Sunset:

18:48

Day Length:

13 h. 43 min.

Brisbane in January

Minimum:

76.5°F

Average:

79.6°F

Maximum:

82.4°F

Sea water temperature in Brisbane today

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 79.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 78.7°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.1°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
Jan 1	78.2°F	80.8°F	79.6°F
Jan 2	78.6°F	80.8°F	79.7°F
Jan 3	78.7°F	80.8°F	79.7°F
Jan 4	79.4°F	81.3°F	79.8°F
Jan 5	79.4°F	80.5°F	80.0°F
Jan 6	80.3°F	80.4°F	80.1°F
Jan 7	80.5°F	80.4°F	80.0°F
Jan 8	80.9°F	80.3°F	80.0°F
Jan 9	80.7°F	80.2°F	79.9°F
Jan 10	80.6°F	80.2°F	80.2°F
Jan 11	80.2°F	80.0°F	80.3°F
Jan 12	79.8°F	79.9°F	80.4°F
Jan 13	79.9°F	79.9°F	80.5°F
Jan 14	80.0°F	80.6°F	80.6°F
Jan 15	80.0°F	80.6°F	80.6°F
Jan 16	80.2°F	81.8°F	80.9°F
Jan 17	80.1°F	81.5°F	80.7°F
Jan 18	80.1°F	81.5°F	80.8°F
Jan 19	80.1°F	81.6°F	80.8°F
Jan 20	80.2°F	81.6°F	80.9°F
Dec 30	78.2°F	80.8°F	79.8°F
Dec 31	78.1°F	80.7°F	79.8°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 187 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 80.2°F in Winter, 75.0°F in Spring, 65.1°F in Summer, and 72.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Hamilton	79.9°F	3mi
Brighton	80.0°F	12mi
Scarborough	79.9°F	19mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brisbane