What is the current water temperature in Mackay?

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 25.82°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.

78.5

°F

April 13, 15:09

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.5°F

Tomorrow:

78.1°F

Sunrise:

06:14

Sunset:

17:54

Day Length:

11 h. 40 min.

Mackay in April

Minimum:

81.3°F

Average:

82.9°F

Maximum:

84.7°F

Sea water temperature in Mackay today

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 78.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 78.3°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 77.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 77.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Mackay

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 30	80.5°F	81.1°F	81.7°F
Mar 31	80.1°F	80.9°F	81.5°F
Apr 1	80.2°F	80.8°F	81.5°F
Apr 2	79.7°F	80.7°F	81.3°F
Apr 3	79.5°F	80.6°F	81.2°F
Apr 4	79.3°F	80.6°F	81.1°F
Apr 5	79.3°F	80.5°F	80.9°F
Apr 6	79.0°F	81.1°F	80.9°F
Apr 7	78.9°F	81.4°F	80.9°F
Apr 8	78.7°F	81.4°F	80.7°F
Apr 9	79.2°F	81.2°F	80.6°F
Apr 10	79.2°F	81.0°F	80.4°F
Apr 11	79.0°F	80.7°F	80.3°F
Apr 12	78.5°F	80.5°F	80.2°F
Apr 13	78.5°F	80.3°F	80.2°F
Apr 14	78.1°F	79.6°F	79.8°F
Apr 15	77.8°F	79.3°F	79.5°F
Apr 16	77.7°F	79.0°F	79.3°F
Apr 17	77.4°F	78.5°F	79.1°F
Apr 18	77.3°F	78.4°F	79.0°F
Apr 19	77.3°F	78.7°F	78.9°F
Apr 20	77.2°F	78.6°F	78.9°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 249 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, 79.1°F in Spring, 69.8°F in Summer, and 77.1°F in Autumn.