What is the current water temperature in Cairns?

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 25.9°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Cairns

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cairns. 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.

78.6

°F

October 14, 14:50

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.6°F

Tomorrow:

78.7°F

Sunrise:

05:50

Sunset:

18:16

Day Length:

12 h. 26 min.

Cairns in October

Minimum:

84.1°F

Average:

84.9°F

Maximum:

85.7°F

Sea water temperature in Cairns today

As of now, in Cairns, the water temperature is 78.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°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 is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 78.3°F on 2019.

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 78.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cairns

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 30	73.5°F	78.1°F	77.5°F
Oct 1	74.0°F	78.5°F	77.7°F
Oct 2	73.5°F	78.7°F	77.8°F
Oct 3	73.4°F	79.3°F	78.0°F
Oct 4	73.5°F	79.6°F	78.1°F
Oct 5	74.3°F	79.2°F	78.1°F
Oct 6	74.7°F	79.2°F	78.2°F
Oct 7	75.5°F	79.2°F	78.4°F
Oct 8	75.6°F	79.3°F	78.5°F
Oct 9	75.9°F	79.3°F	78.7°F
Oct 10	76.4°F	79.6°F	79.0°F
Oct 11	77.2°F	79.8°F	79.1°F
Oct 12	78.0°F	79.8°F	79.3°F
Oct 13	78.6°F	80.3°F	79.6°F
Oct 14	78.6°F	80.3°F	79.6°F
Oct 15	78.7°F	80.4°F	79.7°F
Oct 16	78.7°F	80.5°F	79.7°F
Oct 17	78.7°F	80.9°F	79.7°F
Oct 18	79.0°F	81.1°F	80.0°F
Oct 19	79.1°F	81.1°F	80.0°F
Oct 20	79.1°F	81.2°F	80.0°F
Oct 21	79.2°F	81.4°F	80.2°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 Cairns by month

In Cairns, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Cairns was recorded on February 21, 2016, reaching a 87.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 4, 2026, dipping to 69.9°F. The average readings by season are 84.6°F in Winter, 81.5°F in Spring, 74.3°F in Summer, and 79.3°F in Autumn.