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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

61.8

°F

July 22, 17:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.5°F

Tomorrow:

61.6°F

Sunrise:

06:55

Sunset:

17:08

Day Length:

10 h. 13 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 61.8°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 2.5°F lower 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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 61.1°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 61.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 61.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Sydney

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 8 62.9°F 63.5°F 64.7°F
Jul 9 62.1°F 63.5°F 64.3°F
Jul 10 62.7°F 62.7°F 64.3°F
Jul 11 61.8°F 62.4°F 64.1°F
Jul 12 61.7°F 62.5°F 64.2°F
Jul 13 60.9°F 62.7°F 63.8°F
Jul 14 60.6°F 62.0°F 63.7°F
Jul 15 61.2°F 62.2°F 64.0°F
Jul 16 60.8°F 62.2°F 63.9°F
Jul 17 61.0°F 61.9°F 63.8°F
Jul 18 60.5°F 62.0°F 63.7°F
Jul 19 61.3°F 62.1°F 64.0°F
Jul 20 60.9°F 62.2°F 63.9°F
Jul 21 61.5°F 60.9°F 63.9°F
Jul 22 61.8°F 61.1°F 64.2°F
Jul 23 61.6°F 60.7°F 64.1°F
Jul 24 61.4°F 60.9°F 63.8°F
Jul 25 61.1°F 61.7°F 63.6°F
Jul 26 61.3°F 61.5°F 63.8°F
Jul 27 61.2°F 61.9°F 63.6°F
Jul 28 61.1°F 61.8°F 63.6°F
Jul 29 61.0°F 61.2°F 63.5°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.