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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.
Sea temperature in Sydney now

72.1

°F

April 27, 21:48

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

72.2°F

Tomorrow:

71.8°F

Sunrise:

06:26

Sunset:

17:19

Day Length:

10 h. 53 min.

Sydney in May

Minimum:

70.6°F

Average:

72.6°F

Maximum:

75.3°F

Sea water temperature in Sydney today

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 72.1°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 1.0°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 72.8°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 69.3°F on 2015.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 71.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 71.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 71.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Sydney

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 13 72.4°F 68.0°F 71.2°F
Apr 14 71.2°F 68.9°F 71.1°F
Apr 15 71.6°F 69.4°F 71.0°F
Apr 16 72.8°F 69.0°F 71.1°F
Apr 17 72.7°F 69.4°F 71.1°F
Apr 18 73.0°F 69.8°F 71.0°F
Apr 19 71.1°F 70.4°F 71.0°F
Apr 20 70.7°F 71.0°F 70.9°F
Apr 21 71.1°F 72.4°F 71.0°F
Apr 22 72.7°F 71.3°F 71.0°F
Apr 23 73.2°F 69.8°F 71.0°F
Apr 24 71.7°F 69.0°F 70.9°F
Apr 25 72.8°F 69.3°F 71.2°F
Apr 26 72.2°F 70.8°F 71.2°F
Apr 27 72.1°F 71.1°F 71.2°F
Apr 28 71.8°F 70.9°F 70.8°F
Apr 29 71.7°F 69.0°F 70.7°F
Apr 30 71.5°F 69.1°F 70.5°F
May 1 71.6°F 69.7°F 70.6°F
May 2 71.5°F 70.2°F 70.5°F
May 3 71.2°F 70.4°F 70.3°F
May 4 71.1°F 70.3°F 70.1°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, 64.8°F in Summer, and 65.9°F in Autumn.