What is the current water temperature in Hobart?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Hobart?

As of now, in Hobart, the water temperature is 12.81°C. 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.

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Water temperature in Hobart

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Hobart. 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.

55.1

°F

May 25, 09:14

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.1°F

Tomorrow:

55.1°F

Sunrise:

07:25

Sunset:

16:50

Day Length:

9 h. 25 min.

Hobart in June

Minimum:

61.1°F

Average:

63.7°F

Maximum:

66.7°F

Sea water temperature in Hobart today

As of now, in Hobart, the water temperature is 55.1°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 stay about the same.

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 55.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 54.5°F on 2020.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Hobart

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 11	55.9°F	57.7°F	56.7°F
May 12	55.8°F	57.7°F	56.7°F
May 13	56.1°F	56.7°F	56.8°F
May 14	56.6°F	56.5°F	56.7°F
May 15	56.2°F	56.4°F	56.7°F
May 16	56.1°F	56.8°F	56.5°F
May 17	56.6°F	56.6°F	56.4°F
May 18	56.5°F	56.3°F	56.3°F
May 19	55.5°F	56.1°F	55.9°F
May 20	55.5°F	54.5°F	55.7°F
May 21	56.0°F	54.9°F	55.6°F
May 22	55.7°F	55.5°F	55.5°F
May 23	55.2°F	54.9°F	55.3°F
May 24	55.1°F	55.1°F	55.1°F
May 25	55.1°F	55.2°F	55.1°F
May 26	55.1°F	55.3°F	55.1°F
May 27	55.1°F	55.2°F	55.1°F
May 28	54.9°F	55.3°F	54.9°F
May 29	54.9°F	55.4°F	54.9°F
May 30	54.7°F	55.5°F	54.7°F
May 31	54.6°F	54.7°F	54.6°F
Jun 1	54.3°F	54.1°F	54.4°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 Hobart by month

In an average year, Hobart offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Hobart was recorded on January 29, 2018, reaching a 71.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 1, 2025, dipping to 47.8°F. The average readings by season are 63.8°F in Winter, 60.1°F in Spring, 52.0°F in Summer, and 55.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kingston	55.2°F	7mi
Cambridge	55.4°F	7mi
Brighton	53.9°F	13mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Hobart