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 1.81°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.

Canada > Sydney

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.

35.3

°F

January 22, 06:03

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

35.1°F

Tomorrow:

35.3°F

Sunrise:

07:34

Sunset:

16:51

Day Length:

9 h. 17 min.

Sydney in January

Minimum:

34.9°F

Average:

36.3°F

Maximum:

38.3°F

Sea water temperature in Sydney today

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 35.3°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 1.8°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

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 36.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 35.1°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
Jan 8	35.5°F	36.1°F	34.9°F
Jan 9	35.5°F	35.8°F	34.9°F
Jan 10	35.3°F	35.9°F	34.9°F
Jan 11	35.1°F	35.6°F	34.6°F
Jan 12	35.5°F	35.7°F	34.8°F
Jan 13	35.6°F	35.3°F	34.5°F
Jan 14	35.4°F	35.0°F	34.5°F
Jan 15	35.2°F	34.8°F	34.2°F
Jan 16	34.9°F	34.6°F	33.9°F
Jan 17	35.0°F	34.6°F	33.8°F
Jan 18	34.7°F	35.1°F	33.8°F
Jan 19	34.3°F	34.8°F	33.6°F
Jan 20	34.2°F	34.6°F	33.5°F
Jan 21	35.1°F	34.3°F	33.5°F
Jan 22	35.3°F	33.9°F	33.4°F
Jan 23	35.3°F	34.3°F	33.5°F
Jan 24	35.3°F	34.1°F	33.5°F
Jan 25	35.3°F	34.0°F	33.5°F
Jan 26	35.4°F	33.8°F	33.5°F
Jan 27	35.0°F	33.7°F	33.2°F
Jan 28	34.8°F	33.3°F	32.9°F
Jan 29	34.7°F	33.0°F	32.8°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.