What is the current water temperature in Mackay?

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 26.55°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Mackay

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Mackay. 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

November 3, 22:53

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.8°F

Tomorrow:

79.7°F

Sunrise:

05:20

Sunset:

18:14

Day Length:

12 h. 54 min.

Mackay in November

Minimum:

81.6°F

Average:

83.3°F

Maximum:

85.4°F

Sea water temperature in Mackay today

As of now, in Mackay, 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 0.4°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 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 82.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 77.4°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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Mackay

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 20	77.0°F	79.2°F	77.9°F
Oct 21	76.9°F	79.6°F	78.0°F
Oct 22	77.1°F	79.6°F	78.2°F
Oct 23	77.3°F	79.4°F	78.2°F
Oct 24	77.3°F	79.7°F	78.4°F
Oct 25	77.8°F	80.0°F	78.5°F
Oct 26	78.0°F	80.3°F	78.8°F
Oct 27	78.4°F	80.8°F	79.1°F
Oct 28	78.8°F	80.8°F	79.2°F
Oct 29	79.1°F	81.0°F	79.5°F
Oct 30	79.3°F	81.2°F	79.7°F
Oct 31	79.5°F	81.3°F	79.8°F
Nov 1	79.6°F	81.8°F	80.0°F
Nov 2	79.8°F	82.4°F	80.2°F
Nov 3	79.8°F	82.6°F	80.2°F
Nov 4	79.7°F	82.4°F	80.1°F
Nov 5	79.7°F	82.7°F	80.1°F
Nov 6	79.8°F	82.9°F	80.2°F
Nov 7	79.9°F	83.1°F	80.3°F
Nov 8	80.0°F	82.9°F	80.4°F
Nov 9	80.0°F	82.5°F	80.3°F
Nov 10	79.9°F	82.2°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 Mackay by month

In Mackay, the months October through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 248 swimming days.

The warmest water in Mackay was recorded on February 18, 2020, reaching a 87.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 18, 2022, dipping to 65.0°F. The average readings by season are 83.3°F in Winter, 79.0°F in Spring, 69.8°F in Summer, and 77.0°F in Autumn.