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 19.19°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.

66.5

°F

August 22, 04:36

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

66.3°F

Tomorrow:

66.3°F

Sunrise:

06:27

Sunset:

17:30

Day Length:

11 h. 3 min.

Sydney in August

Minimum:

71.1°F

Average:

73.0°F

Maximum:

75.1°F

Sea water temperature in Sydney today

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 66.5°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 3.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 60.0°F on 2018.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 66.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 66.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 66.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Sydney

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 8	62.6°F	61.2°F	63.3°F
Aug 9	62.8°F	61.3°F	63.5°F
Aug 10	62.9°F	61.4°F	63.6°F
Aug 11	62.6°F	61.1°F	63.3°F
Aug 12	64.0°F	61.1°F	63.4°F
Aug 13	64.0°F	61.3°F	63.5°F
Aug 14	64.1°F	61.2°F	63.4°F
Aug 15	65.1°F	61.4°F	63.6°F
Aug 16	64.8°F	61.9°F	63.6°F
Aug 17	65.5°F	63.3°F	63.9°F
Aug 18	66.7°F	63.1°F	63.8°F
Aug 19	66.5°F	63.0°F	63.6°F
Aug 20	66.5°F	63.4°F	63.5°F
Aug 21	66.3°F	63.7°F	63.2°F
Aug 22	66.5°F	63.9°F	63.4°F
Aug 23	66.3°F	63.1°F	63.1°F
Aug 24	66.5°F	63.5°F	63.3°F
Aug 25	66.2°F	63.7°F	63.1°F
Aug 26	66.1°F	63.9°F	63.0°F
Aug 27	66.0°F	62.7°F	62.8°F
Aug 28	66.1°F	62.7°F	62.9°F
Aug 29	66.2°F	64.1°F	63.0°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 65.9°F in Autumn.