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 18.68°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.

65.6

°F

June 9, 04:05

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.7°F

Tomorrow:

65.5°F

Sunrise:

06:55

Sunset:

16:53

Day Length:

9 h. 58 min.

Sydney in June

Minimum:

71.3°F

Average:

73.0°F

Maximum:

75.8°F

Sea water temperature in Sydney today

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 65.6°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 1.7°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 slightly 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 69.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 65.7°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 65.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 65.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Sydney

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 26	67.4°F	66.9°F	68.3°F
May 27	67.7°F	65.8°F	68.0°F
May 28	67.1°F	65.2°F	67.8°F
May 29	67.3°F	64.4°F	67.8°F
May 30	66.7°F	64.1°F	67.7°F
May 31	66.4°F	64.2°F	67.5°F
Jun 1	66.2°F	64.4°F	67.6°F
Jun 2	65.8°F	64.9°F	67.6°F
Jun 3	65.8°F	65.2°F	67.6°F
Jun 4	66.2°F	63.9°F	67.5°F
Jun 5	66.0°F	64.4°F	67.4°F
Jun 6	65.8°F	65.0°F	67.4°F
Jun 7	66.1°F	65.3°F	67.5°F
Jun 8	65.7°F	65.5°F	67.5°F
Jun 9	65.6°F	65.7°F	67.4°F
Jun 10	65.5°F	65.2°F	67.2°F
Jun 11	65.4°F	66.2°F	67.2°F
Jun 12	65.3°F	66.9°F	67.0°F
Jun 13	65.2°F	66.5°F	67.0°F
Jun 14	65.3°F	66.6°F	67.0°F
Jun 15	65.1°F	66.5°F	66.9°F
Jun 16	65.0°F	66.6°F	66.8°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.