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 15.81°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

60.5

°F

August 16, 11:19

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.5°F

Tomorrow:

60.6°F

Sunrise:

06:34

Sunset:

17:26

Day Length:

10 h. 52 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 60.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 3.1°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 rise a bit.

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 66.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 61.3°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Sydney

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 2	62.3°F	62.6°F	63.6°F
Aug 3	61.3°F	62.9°F	63.4°F
Aug 4	60.5°F	62.9°F	63.3°F
Aug 5	60.2°F	63.3°F	63.3°F
Aug 6	61.1°F	61.7°F	63.2°F
Aug 7	61.3°F	62.5°F	63.3°F
Aug 8	62.3°F	62.6°F	63.3°F
Aug 9	61.4°F	62.7°F	63.3°F
Aug 10	62.0°F	62.8°F	63.5°F
Aug 11	61.5°F	62.4°F	63.1°F
Aug 12	60.2°F	64.0°F	63.0°F
Aug 13	60.8°F	64.0°F	63.2°F
Aug 14	59.8°F	64.1°F	63.0°F
Aug 15	60.5°F	65.1°F	63.6°F
Aug 16	60.5°F	64.8°F	63.6°F
Aug 17	60.6°F	65.5°F	63.7°F
Aug 18	60.6°F	66.7°F	63.7°F
Aug 19	60.4°F	66.5°F	63.5°F
Aug 20	60.3°F	66.5°F	63.4°F
Aug 21	60.2°F	66.3°F	63.3°F
Aug 22	60.4°F	66.3°F	63.5°F
Aug 23	60.1°F	66.5°F	63.2°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 76 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, 64.6°F in Summer, and 65.8°F in Autumn.