What is the current water temperature in Sydney?

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 23.77°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

74.8

°F

April 7, 06:16

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

74.8°F

Tomorrow:

74.6°F

Sunrise:

06:11

Sunset:

17:43

Day Length:

11 h. 32 min.

Sydney in April

Minimum:

70.3°F

Average:

72.8°F

Maximum:

75.7°F

Sea water temperature in Sydney today

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 74.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.6°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 74.3°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 70.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 74.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 73.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 74.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Sydney

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 24	74.8°F	71.2°F	73.8°F
Mar 25	75.0°F	71.5°F	73.7°F
Mar 26	74.7°F	71.3°F	73.7°F
Mar 27	74.8°F	71.9°F	73.5°F
Mar 28	74.8°F	71.8°F	73.3°F
Mar 29	74.6°F	71.4°F	73.3°F
Mar 30	74.4°F	70.6°F	73.2°F
Mar 31	75.2°F	71.4°F	73.1°F
Apr 1	75.3°F	71.6°F	73.1°F
Apr 2	75.1°F	71.4°F	73.2°F
Apr 3	74.5°F	71.3°F	72.8°F
Apr 4	74.6°F	71.3°F	72.8°F
Apr 5	74.8°F	70.7°F	72.5°F
Apr 6	74.8°F	71.1°F	72.2°F
Apr 7	74.8°F	70.6°F	72.2°F
Apr 8	74.6°F	70.4°F	72.0°F
Apr 9	74.5°F	69.6°F	71.9°F
Apr 10	74.6°F	70.3°F	72.0°F
Apr 11	74.3°F	70.4°F	71.7°F
Apr 12	74.2°F	70.4°F	71.6°F
Apr 13	73.6°F	68.0°F	71.0°F
Apr 14	73.7°F	68.9°F	71.1°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.