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 16.32°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.

61.4

°F

May 18, 02:15

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.7°F

Tomorrow:

61.2°F

Sunrise:

05:58

Sunset:

20:15

Day Length:

14 h. 17 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 61.4°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 2.5°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

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 61.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 53.3°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 61.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Brisbane

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	58.2°F
May 7	59.8°F	59.0°F	58.1°F
May 8	59.3°F	60.4°F	58.4°F
May 9	61.8°F	59.7°F	58.7°F
May 10	61.9°F	59.7°F	58.8°F
May 11	61.0°F	59.4°F	58.5°F
May 12	61.2°F	59.9°F	59.0°F
May 13	60.3°F	60.7°F	59.2°F
May 14	61.1°F	60.9°F	59.5°F
May 15	61.7°F	60.0°F	59.2°F
May 16	61.4°F	60.5°F	59.0°F
May 17	61.7°F	61.6°F	59.4°F
May 18	61.4°F	61.3°F	58.9°F
May 19	61.2°F	61.1°F	58.8°F
May 20	61.7°F	60.7°F	59.2°F
May 21	61.5°F	61.4°F	59.1°F
May 22	61.4°F	60.6°F	59.0°F
May 23	61.6°F	60.6°F	59.1°F
May 24	61.7°F	59.8°F	59.3°F
May 25	61.7°F	60.1°F	59.3°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 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, 62.8°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Francisco	58.3°F	7mi
Oakland	61.7°F	11mi
Redwood City	63.5°F	16mi
San Jose	64.7°F	36mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brisbane