What is the current water temperature in Melbourne?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Melbourne?

As of now, in Melbourne, the water temperature is 11.47°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 Melbourne

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Melbourne. 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.

52.6

°F

June 29, 22:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.8°F

Tomorrow:

52.6°F

Sunrise:

07:37

Sunset:

17:10

Day Length:

9 h. 33 min.

Melbourne in July

Minimum:

67.4°F

Average:

69.7°F

Maximum:

71.7°F

Sea water temperature in Melbourne today

As of now, in Melbourne, the water temperature is 52.6°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 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 considerably 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 54.3°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 52.4°F on 2018.

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 52.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Melbourne

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 15	54.7°F	55.2°F	54.8°F
Jun 16	54.6°F	55.1°F	54.8°F
Jun 17	54.5°F	55.1°F	54.6°F
Jun 18	54.2°F	55.0°F	54.5°F
Jun 19	54.1°F	54.8°F	54.4°F
Jun 20	53.5°F	54.5°F	54.2°F
Jun 21	53.2°F	54.4°F	54.1°F
Jun 22	53.1°F	54.1°F	53.9°F
Jun 23	53.3°F	54.1°F	53.7°F
Jun 24	53.5°F	53.7°F	53.7°F
Jun 25	53.5°F	53.7°F	53.7°F
Jun 26	53.3°F	53.5°F	53.5°F
Jun 27	52.8°F	53.5°F	53.3°F
Jun 28	52.8°F	53.4°F	53.3°F
Jun 29	52.6°F	53.4°F	53.1°F
Jun 30	52.6°F	53.2°F	53.0°F
Jul 1	52.6°F	53.2°F	53.0°F
Jul 2	52.5°F	53.1°F	52.9°F
Jul 3	52.3°F	52.3°F	52.8°F
Jul 4	52.3°F	52.2°F	52.7°F
Jul 5	52.2°F	52.3°F	52.6°F
Jul 6	52.1°F	52.1°F	52.5°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 Melbourne by month

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

The warmest water in Melbourne was recorded on January 28, 2022, reaching a 76.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 9, 2015, dipping to 49.6°F. The average readings by season are 69.5°F in Winter, 64.1°F in Spring, 52.8°F in Summer, and 58.4°F in Autumn.