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 1.95°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.

35.5

°F

April 20, 00:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

35.2°F

Tomorrow:

35.5°F

Sunrise:

06:06

Sunset:

19:54

Day Length:

13 h. 48 min.

Sydney in April

Minimum:

34.0°F

Average:

35.7°F

Maximum:

37.6°F

Sea water temperature in Sydney today

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 35.5°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 1.0°F higher 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

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 37.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2015.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 36.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 35.5°F, while the maximum might reach 36.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Sydney

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 6	32.3°F	33.6°F	32.6°F
Apr 7	32.2°F	33.5°F	32.7°F
Apr 8	32.5°F	33.4°F	32.5°F
Apr 9	32.4°F	33.3°F	32.4°F
Apr 10	33.8°F	33.9°F	32.8°F
Apr 11	33.6°F	35.0°F	33.1°F
Apr 12	33.6°F	34.3°F	33.0°F
Apr 13	33.6°F	34.4°F	33.2°F
Apr 14	33.7°F	34.8°F	33.2°F
Apr 15	33.7°F	34.5°F	33.8°F
Apr 16	35.8°F	35.6°F	34.0°F
Apr 17	37.4°F	35.9°F	34.6°F
Apr 18	35.4°F	36.0°F	34.3°F
Apr 19	35.2°F	37.2°F	34.2°F
Apr 20	35.5°F	36.3°F	34.5°F
Apr 21	35.5°F	36.2°F	34.4°F
Apr 22	36.3°F	38.7°F	35.3°F
Apr 23	36.3°F	39.6°F	35.3°F
Apr 24	36.9°F	40.6°F	35.8°F
Apr 25	36.5°F	40.2°F	35.4°F
Apr 26	36.5°F	39.8°F	35.5°F
Apr 27	36.6°F	38.9°F	35.6°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 Sydney by month

In an average year, Sydney offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Sydney was recorded on July 31, 2023, reaching a 72.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 14, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 35.4°F in Winter, 35.5°F in Spring, 59.5°F in Summer, and 55.8°F in Autumn.