What is the current water temperature in Sydney?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Sydney?

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 19.43°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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Water temperature in Sydney

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sydney. 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.

67.0

°F

November 19, 00:39

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

66.9°F

Tomorrow:

67.3°F

Sunrise:

05:42

Sunset:

19:40

Day Length:

13 h. 58 min.

Sydney in November

Minimum:

71.8°F

Average:

73.3°F

Maximum:

74.8°F

Sea water temperature in Sydney today

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 67.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 1.5°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 70.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 66.5°F on 2022.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 67.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 67.3°F, while the maximum might reach 67.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Sydney

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 5	67.7°F	68.4°F	67.6°F
Nov 6	66.6°F	69.2°F	67.7°F
Nov 7	67.1°F	69.1°F	67.9°F
Nov 8	68.6°F	70.1°F	67.9°F
Nov 9	67.9°F	69.9°F	67.7°F
Nov 10	67.3°F	69.8°F	67.6°F
Nov 11	66.4°F	69.7°F	67.5°F
Nov 12	66.4°F	69.8°F	67.6°F
Nov 13	65.4°F	69.8°F	67.6°F
Nov 14	66.2°F	70.0°F	67.7°F
Nov 15	66.1°F	69.3°F	67.7°F
Nov 16	66.5°F	69.7°F	67.8°F
Nov 17	67.7°F	69.8°F	68.0°F
Nov 18	66.9°F	71.0°F	68.4°F
Nov 19	67.0°F	70.4°F	68.5°F
Nov 20	67.3°F	70.0°F	68.8°F
Nov 21	67.6°F	69.8°F	69.1°F
Nov 22	67.7°F	70.0°F	69.2°F
Nov 23	67.5°F	70.2°F	69.0°F
Nov 24	67.4°F	70.5°F	68.9°F
Nov 25	67.3°F	70.4°F	68.8°F
Nov 26	67.6°F	71.2°F	69.1°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 Sydney by month

In Sydney, the months January through March offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 74 swimming days.

The warmest water in Sydney was recorded on February 2, 2020, reaching a 78.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 25, 2018, dipping to 59.4°F. The average readings by season are 72.9°F in Winter, 71.5°F in Spring, 64.7°F in Summer, and 66.0°F in Autumn.