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 15.52°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.

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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.

59.9

°F

May 6, 01:20

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.0°F

Tomorrow:

59.8°F

Sunrise:

06:09

Sunset:

20:04

Day Length:

13 h. 55 min.

Brisbane in May

Minimum:

51.1°F

Average:

52.9°F

Maximum:

55.8°F

Sea water temperature in Brisbane today

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 59.9°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 1.9°F higher 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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.5°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 55.1°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 60.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 59.8°F, while the maximum might reach 61.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Brisbane

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 22	60.0°F	59.3°F	58.4°F
Apr 23	60.2°F	58.1°F	58.5°F
Apr 24	60.7°F	58.2°F	58.6°F
Apr 25	62.0°F	58.0°F	58.8°F
Apr 26	61.3°F	58.2°F	58.9°F
Apr 27	61.4°F	58.4°F	58.8°F
Apr 28	61.0°F	57.5°F	58.9°F
Apr 29	61.0°F	57.0°F	58.9°F
Apr 30	60.8°F	57.5°F	58.8°F
May 1	61.1°F	58.0°F	58.7°F
May 2	60.2°F	58.1°F	58.5°F
May 3	59.3°F	60.0°F	58.6°F
May 4	59.2°F	59.6°F	58.8°F
May 5	61.0°F	58.6°F	58.6°F
May 6	59.9°F	58.1°F	58.0°F
May 7	59.8°F	59.0°F	57.9°F
May 8	60.2°F	60.4°F	58.3°F
May 9	60.4°F	59.7°F	58.4°F
May 10	60.3°F	59.6°F	58.4°F
May 11	60.1°F	59.4°F	58.2°F
May 12	60.6°F	60.0°F	58.7°F
May 13	61.0°F	60.7°F	59.1°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, 57.4°F in Spring, 62.8°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Francisco	58.0°F	7mi
Oakland	58.8°F	11mi
Redwood City	62.1°F	16mi
San Jose	62.2°F	36mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brisbane