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 17.05°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.

62.7

°F

July 14, 18:16

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.8°F

Tomorrow:

62.6°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

17:10

Day Length:

10 h. 33 min.

Brisbane in July

Minimum:

77.9°F

Average:

80.0°F

Maximum:

81.9°F

Sea water temperature in Brisbane today

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 62.7°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 2.0°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

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 68.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 61.3°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.3°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
Jun 30	65.2°F	63.7°F	65.9°F
Jul 1	63.5°F	64.1°F	65.7°F
Jul 2	63.1°F	64.4°F	65.8°F
Jul 3	61.9°F	64.4°F	65.6°F
Jul 4	61.6°F	63.6°F	65.4°F
Jul 5	61.7°F	63.2°F	65.5°F
Jul 6	62.1°F	63.7°F	65.6°F
Jul 7	62.4°F	63.3°F	65.2°F
Jul 8	62.2°F	63.4°F	65.0°F
Jul 9	62.3°F	63.8°F	64.9°F
Jul 10	62.9°F	63.8°F	64.8°F
Jul 11	62.9°F	63.2°F	64.8°F
Jul 12	62.7°F	63.4°F	64.7°F
Jul 13	62.8°F	63.7°F	64.6°F
Jul 14	62.7°F	63.7°F	64.7°F
Jul 15	62.6°F	63.1°F	64.6°F
Jul 16	62.6°F	62.7°F	64.6°F
Jul 17	62.4°F	61.7°F	64.4°F
Jul 18	62.2°F	61.5°F	64.2°F
Jul 19	62.3°F	61.5°F	64.3°F
Jul 20	62.1°F	61.5°F	64.1°F
Jul 21	62.3°F	61.1°F	64.3°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	62.7°F	3mi
Brighton	62.4°F	12mi
Scarborough	62.3°F	19mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brisbane