What is the current water temperature in Runaway Bay?

As of now, in Runaway Bay, the water temperature is 25.59°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Runaway Bay

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Runaway Bay. 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.

78.1

°F

December 22, 03:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

77.9°F

Tomorrow:

77.9°F

Sunrise:

04:48

Sunset:

18:43

Day Length:

13 h. 55 min.

Runaway Bay in December

Minimum:

76.2°F

Average:

78.2°F

Maximum:

79.8°F

Sea water temperature in Runaway Bay today

As of now, in Runaway Bay, the water temperature is 78.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.5°F higher 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 73.9°F on 2016.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Runaway Bay

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	76.9°F	76.9°F	75.5°F
Dec 9	77.0°F	77.1°F	75.7°F
Dec 10	76.9°F	77.5°F	75.9°F
Dec 11	76.8°F	77.8°F	75.9°F
Dec 12	74.4°F	78.0°F	75.7°F
Dec 13	75.4°F	77.8°F	75.7°F
Dec 14	75.4°F	77.2°F	75.7°F
Dec 15	75.8°F	77.9°F	76.0°F
Dec 16	77.2°F	76.6°F	76.3°F
Dec 17	77.4°F	75.9°F	76.3°F
Dec 18	77.5°F	76.4°F	76.2°F
Dec 19	77.3°F	76.6°F	76.4°F
Dec 20	78.1°F	76.6°F	76.4°F
Dec 21	77.9°F	77.4°F	76.4°F
Dec 22	78.1°F	77.5°F	76.6°F
Dec 23	77.9°F	75.6°F	76.4°F
Dec 24	78.0°F	75.8°F	76.5°F
Dec 25	78.2°F	77.0°F	76.7°F
Dec 26	78.2°F	77.1°F	76.7°F
Dec 27	78.5°F	76.5°F	77.0°F
Dec 28	78.5°F	78.0°F	77.0°F
Dec 29	78.7°F	78.1°F	77.2°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 Runaway Bay by month

In Runaway Bay, the months December through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 188 swimming days.

The warmest water in Runaway Bay was recorded on February 7, 2024, reaching a 81.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 8, 2018, dipping to 64.9°F. The average readings by season are 78.0°F in Winter, 76.6°F in Spring, 69.4°F in Summer, and 71.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Gold Coast	77.9°F	6mi
Miami	78.0°F	11mi
Brisbane	79.8°F	38mi
Hamilton	79.8°F	39mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Runaway Bay