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 18.5°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.

65.3

°F

June 18, 15:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.3°F

Tomorrow:

65.3°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

16:53

Day Length:

9 h. 51 min.

Wollongong in June

Minimum:

69.8°F

Average:

72.0°F

Maximum:

74.2°F

Sea water temperature in Wollongong today

As of now, in Wollongong, the water temperature is 65.3°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 1.1°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 stay about the same.

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 69.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 65.0°F on 2022.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Wollongong

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 4	66.8°F	65.1°F	66.9°F
Jun 5	66.7°F	65.5°F	66.9°F
Jun 6	66.3°F	65.9°F	66.9°F
Jun 7	66.4°F	66.1°F	67.0°F
Jun 8	66.1°F	66.3°F	66.9°F
Jun 9	66.6°F	65.3°F	66.6°F
Jun 10	65.8°F	66.3°F	66.6°F
Jun 11	65.4°F	67.0°F	66.5°F
Jun 12	66.5°F	67.1°F	66.4°F
Jun 13	66.1°F	67.3°F	66.4°F
Jun 14	65.9°F	67.2°F	66.2°F
Jun 15	66.0°F	67.0°F	66.3°F
Jun 16	65.6°F	66.7°F	66.4°F
Jun 17	65.3°F	66.8°F	66.4°F
Jun 18	65.3°F	66.5°F	66.4°F
Jun 19	65.3°F	66.4°F	66.4°F
Jun 20	65.0°F	65.6°F	66.1°F
Jun 21	64.9°F	65.3°F	66.0°F
Jun 22	64.7°F	65.2°F	65.8°F
Jun 23	64.4°F	65.4°F	65.5°F
Jun 24	64.3°F	64.7°F	65.4°F
Jun 25	64.2°F	64.7°F	65.3°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, 64.4°F in Summer, and 65.3°F in Autumn.