What is the current water temperature in Brisbane?

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 23.31°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.

74.0

°F

April 29, 02:22

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

74.0°F

Tomorrow:

73.8°F

Sunrise:

06:12

Sunset:

17:19

Day Length:

11 h. 7 min.

Brisbane in May

Minimum:

77.5°F

Average:

80.1°F

Maximum:

81.8°F

Sea water temperature in Brisbane today

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 74.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°F higher 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. 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 74.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 71.2°F on 2023.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 73.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 72.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 73.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Brisbane

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 15	75.5°F	75.7°F	75.0°F
Apr 16	75.0°F	76.3°F	74.9°F
Apr 17	73.9°F	76.4°F	74.9°F
Apr 18	74.1°F	76.3°F	74.8°F
Apr 19	73.6°F	76.3°F	74.5°F
Apr 20	74.4°F	76.4°F	74.5°F
Apr 21	74.4°F	76.1°F	74.4°F
Apr 22	74.5°F	75.4°F	74.3°F
Apr 23	75.0°F	75.5°F	74.3°F
Apr 24	74.8°F	74.7°F	74.1°F
Apr 25	74.6°F	74.4°F	73.9°F
Apr 26	74.3°F	74.0°F	73.6°F
Apr 27	74.4°F	74.2°F	73.6°F
Apr 28	74.0°F	74.1°F	73.3°F
Apr 29	74.0°F	73.9°F	73.3°F
Apr 30	73.8°F	73.5°F	73.1°F
May 1	73.7°F	73.4°F	73.0°F
May 2	73.6°F	73.3°F	72.9°F
May 3	73.4°F	73.6°F	72.7°F
May 4	73.1°F	73.4°F	72.4°F
May 5	73.1°F	73.4°F	72.4°F
May 6	72.8°F	72.7°F	72.1°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, 65.5°F in Summer, and 72.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Hamilton	74.0°F	3mi
Brighton	73.9°F	12mi
Scarborough	73.9°F	19mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brisbane