What is the current water temperature in Brisbane?

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 26.58°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.

79.8

°F

December 22, 01:44

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.6°F

Tomorrow:

79.7°F

Sunrise:

04:50

Sunset:

18:43

Day Length:

13 h. 53 min.

Brisbane in December

Minimum:

78.5°F

Average:

80.3°F

Maximum:

82.1°F

Sea water temperature in Brisbane today

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 79.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°F higher 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. 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 81.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 77.3°F on 2022.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.7°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
Dec 8	78.7°F	78.9°F	78.1°F
Dec 9	80.3°F	79.8°F	78.1°F
Dec 10	81.0°F	80.1°F	78.3°F
Dec 11	80.8°F	80.9°F	78.4°F
Dec 12	80.5°F	80.6°F	78.3°F
Dec 13	79.6°F	81.8°F	78.2°F
Dec 14	79.5°F	81.4°F	78.3°F
Dec 15	79.6°F	81.1°F	78.5°F
Dec 16	79.9°F	81.9°F	78.8°F
Dec 17	79.8°F	82.7°F	79.1°F
Dec 18	79.8°F	82.0°F	78.9°F
Dec 19	79.9°F	82.1°F	79.1°F
Dec 20	79.6°F	81.8°F	78.8°F
Dec 21	79.6°F	81.8°F	79.4°F
Dec 22	79.8°F	81.7°F	79.6°F
Dec 23	79.7°F	80.7°F	79.4°F
Dec 24	79.6°F	80.8°F	79.3°F
Dec 25	79.5°F	80.4°F	79.3°F
Dec 26	79.7°F	81.1°F	79.5°F
Dec 27	80.0°F	82.1°F	79.7°F
Dec 28	79.8°F	81.7°F	79.6°F
Dec 29	79.7°F	81.8°F	79.5°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 79.9°F in Winter, 75.0°F in Spring, 65.7°F in Summer, and 72.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Hamilton	79.8°F	3mi
Brighton	79.8°F	12mi
Scarborough	79.6°F	19mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brisbane