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 21.76°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.

71.2

°F

December 22, 04:19

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

71.1°F

Tomorrow:

71.0°F

Sunrise:

05:42

Sunset:

20:06

Day Length:

14 h. 24 min.

Sydney in December

Minimum:

72.2°F

Average:

73.4°F

Maximum:

75.0°F

Sea water temperature in Sydney today

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 71.2°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 0.2°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 75.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 68.3°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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 71.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Sydney

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	72.2°F	72.2°F	70.2°F
Dec 9	72.1°F	73.6°F	70.3°F
Dec 10	70.8°F	73.2°F	70.3°F
Dec 11	71.6°F	73.4°F	70.6°F
Dec 12	70.3°F	73.3°F	70.4°F
Dec 13	71.0°F	73.6°F	70.6°F
Dec 14	71.7°F	74.7°F	70.8°F
Dec 15	72.9°F	73.5°F	70.9°F
Dec 16	73.7°F	72.8°F	71.0°F
Dec 17	73.7°F	72.9°F	70.9°F
Dec 18	73.7°F	72.2°F	71.0°F
Dec 19	73.1°F	72.2°F	70.9°F
Dec 20	73.0°F	72.0°F	70.7°F
Dec 21	71.1°F	72.2°F	70.9°F
Dec 22	71.2°F	71.5°F	71.0°F
Dec 23	71.0°F	71.6°F	70.8°F
Dec 24	70.9°F	71.7°F	70.7°F
Dec 25	71.3°F	73.1°F	71.1°F
Dec 26	71.6°F	73.0°F	71.4°F
Dec 27	71.8°F	72.7°F	71.6°F
Dec 28	71.6°F	71.8°F	71.3°F
Dec 29	71.7°F	72.5°F	71.5°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 Sydney by month

In Sydney, the months February through March offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 69 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 72.7°F in Winter, 71.6°F in Spring, 64.9°F in Summer, and 66.0°F in Autumn.