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 18.71°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

65.7

°F

June 29, 14:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.7°F

Tomorrow:

65.7°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

16:56

Day Length:

9 h. 55 min.

Sydney in July

Minimum:

71.0°F

Average:

73.0°F

Maximum:

75.3°F

Sea water temperature in Sydney today

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 65.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is about the same as 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 68.1°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 64.3°F on 2023.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 65.4°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
Jun 15	65.3°F	66.5°F	66.7°F
Jun 16	65.6°F	66.6°F	66.7°F
Jun 17	65.4°F	66.4°F	66.5°F
Jun 18	65.0°F	66.4°F	66.5°F
Jun 19	64.8°F	65.9°F	66.5°F
Jun 20	64.6°F	65.9°F	66.3°F
Jun 21	64.5°F	65.8°F	66.3°F
Jun 22	64.4°F	66.1°F	66.2°F
Jun 23	64.3°F	65.9°F	66.0°F
Jun 24	64.2°F	65.4°F	65.8°F
Jun 25	64.0°F	65.1°F	65.6°F
Jun 26	65.3°F	65.1°F	65.7°F
Jun 27	65.7°F	64.9°F	65.7°F
Jun 28	65.7°F	64.6°F	65.8°F
Jun 29	65.7°F	64.6°F	65.8°F
Jun 30	65.7°F	64.6°F	65.8°F
Jul 1	65.4°F	64.2°F	65.5°F
Jul 2	65.4°F	63.7°F	65.5°F
Jul 3	65.4°F	63.9°F	65.5°F
Jul 4	65.4°F	63.6°F	65.5°F
Jul 5	65.2°F	63.6°F	65.4°F
Jul 6	65.2°F	63.3°F	65.3°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, 64.8°F in Summer, and 65.9°F in Autumn.