What is the current water temperature in Wollongong?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Wollongong?

As of now, in Wollongong, the water temperature is 16.77°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Wollongong

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Wollongong. 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.

62.2

°F

July 15, 01:22

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.4°F

Tomorrow:

62.1°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

17:04

Day Length:

10 h. 3 min.

Wollongong in July

Minimum:

69.6°F

Average:

72.0°F

Maximum:

74.0°F

Sea water temperature in Wollongong today

As of now, in Wollongong, the water temperature is 62.2°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 1.9°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 66.0°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 62.4°F on 2024.

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 61.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Wollongong

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 1	64.2°F	63.8°F	65.0°F
Jul 2	64.2°F	63.8°F	65.1°F
Jul 3	64.4°F	63.7°F	65.0°F
Jul 4	64.0°F	64.3°F	65.0°F
Jul 5	63.5°F	64.2°F	64.9°F
Jul 6	63.6°F	64.3°F	64.8°F
Jul 7	63.5°F	64.0°F	64.6°F
Jul 8	63.4°F	63.9°F	64.5°F
Jul 9	62.8°F	63.8°F	64.1°F
Jul 10	62.9°F	63.4°F	64.1°F
Jul 11	62.8°F	62.7°F	64.2°F
Jul 12	62.9°F	62.8°F	64.2°F
Jul 13	62.9°F	63.0°F	64.2°F
Jul 14	62.4°F	63.6°F	64.2°F
Jul 15	62.2°F	62.4°F	64.0°F
Jul 16	62.1°F	62.7°F	64.0°F
Jul 17	62.0°F	62.5°F	63.8°F
Jul 18	61.8°F	62.8°F	63.7°F
Jul 19	61.9°F	62.7°F	63.8°F
Jul 20	61.8°F	62.5°F	63.7°F
Jul 21	61.6°F	61.4°F	63.4°F
Jul 22	61.7°F	61.4°F	63.6°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 Wollongong by month

In Wollongong, the months February through March offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 58 swimming days.

The warmest water in Wollongong was recorded on February 2, 2020, reaching a 78.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 23, 2018, dipping to 59.1°F. The average readings by season are 72.2°F in Winter, 71.2°F in Spring, 64.3°F in Summer, and 65.3°F in Autumn.