What is the current water temperature in Brisbane?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Brisbane?

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 18.78°F. 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 Brisbane

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Brisbane. 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.

65.8

°F

September 28, 19:52

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.6°F

Tomorrow:

65.6°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

18:57

Day Length:

11 h. 55 min.

Brisbane in October

Minimum:

51.6°F

Average:

53.1°F

Maximum:

55.3°F

Sea water temperature in Brisbane today

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 65.8°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 1.0°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 fall 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 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 67.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 59.0°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 65.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Brisbane

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 14	67.3°F	66.9°F	64.9°F
Sep 15	66.8°F	67.3°F	65.0°F
Sep 16	67.0°F	67.7°F	64.7°F
Sep 17	66.3°F	68.2°F	64.8°F
Sep 18	65.9°F	68.4°F	65.1°F
Sep 19	65.9°F	69.9°F	64.9°F
Sep 20	66.8°F	68.6°F	64.8°F
Sep 21	66.7°F	67.4°F	64.9°F
Sep 22	66.3°F	68.0°F	65.0°F
Sep 23	65.8°F	67.6°F	64.8°F
Sep 24	65.7°F	68.5°F	64.8°F
Sep 25	66.0°F	67.7°F	64.8°F
Sep 26	66.2°F	67.5°F	65.3°F
Sep 27	65.6°F	67.4°F	64.9°F
Sep 28	65.8°F	67.9°F	64.8°F
Sep 29	65.6°F	66.0°F	64.6°F
Sep 30	65.0°F	66.3°F	64.0°F
Oct 1	65.1°F	66.6°F	64.1°F
Oct 2	64.9°F	65.8°F	63.9°F
Oct 3	65.0°F	65.3°F	64.0°F
Oct 4	64.9°F	66.5°F	63.9°F
Oct 5	64.9°F	66.2°F	63.9°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 Brisbane by month

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

The warmest water in Brisbane was recorded on August 26, 2023, reaching a 70.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 3, 2023, dipping to 49.4°F. The average readings by season are 53.7°F in Winter, 57.5°F in Spring, 63.0°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Francisco	64.3°F	7mi
Oakland	67.9°F	11mi
Redwood City	66.8°F	16mi
San Jose	65.8°F	36mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brisbane