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Water temperature in Geelong

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Geelong. 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.
Sea temperature in Geelong now

59.1

°F

May 20, 18:58

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.2°F

Tomorrow:

59.0°F

Sunrise:

07:21

Sunset:

17:17

Day Length:

9 h. 56 min.

Geelong in May

Minimum:

64.6°F

Average:

67.7°F

Maximum:

70.5°F

Sea water temperature in Geelong today

As of now, in Geelong, the water temperature is 59.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is about the same as 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 falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 57.7°F on 2023.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Geelong

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 6 60.1°F 60.6°F 60.9°F
May 7 60.2°F 60.3°F 60.7°F
May 8 60.4°F 59.8°F 60.5°F
May 9 60.2°F 59.4°F 60.3°F
May 10 60.1°F 58.8°F 60.0°F
May 11 60.0°F 58.7°F 60.0°F
May 12 59.9°F 58.4°F 59.9°F
May 13 59.9°F 58.6°F 59.9°F
May 14 59.7°F 57.9°F 59.6°F
May 15 60.0°F 58.1°F 59.7°F
May 16 60.0°F 58.1°F 59.6°F
May 17 59.4°F 58.2°F 59.4°F
May 18 59.4°F 58.0°F 59.3°F
May 19 59.2°F 58.1°F 59.3°F
May 20 59.1°F 57.7°F 59.1°F
May 21 59.0°F 57.6°F 58.9°F
May 22 58.9°F 57.4°F 58.8°F
May 23 58.7°F 57.1°F 58.7°F
May 24 58.6°F 56.5°F 58.6°F
May 25 58.6°F 56.6°F 58.6°F
May 26 58.4°F 56.1°F 58.4°F
May 27 58.3°F 56.2°F 58.3°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 Geelong by month

In an average year, Geelong offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Geelong was recorded on January 26, 2022, reaching a 73.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 9, 2015, dipping to 50.7°F. The average readings by season are 67.9°F in Winter, 63.6°F in Spring, 54.3°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.