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 12.48°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.

54.5

°F

January 10, 14:15

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.9°F

Tomorrow:

54.2°F

Sunrise:

07:25

Sunset:

17:10

Day Length:

9 h. 45 min.

Brisbane in January

Minimum:

50.9°F

Average:

52.9°F

Maximum:

55.5°F

Sea water temperature in Brisbane today

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 54.5°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 1.5°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

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 55.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 51.6°F on 2017.

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 54.2°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
Jan 1	54.4°F	53.9°F	52.9°F
Jan 2	54.4°F	53.2°F	52.9°F
Jan 3	54.5°F	52.7°F	52.8°F
Jan 4	55.3°F	54.0°F	52.9°F
Jan 5	55.0°F	54.0°F	52.9°F
Jan 6	55.3°F	53.3°F	53.1°F
Jan 7	55.0°F	53.8°F	53.0°F
Jan 8	55.0°F	53.6°F	53.0°F
Jan 9	54.9°F	53.3°F	53.0°F
Jan 10	54.5°F	53.4°F	53.0°F
Jan 11	54.2°F	53.4°F	52.7°F
Jan 12	54.1°F	53.6°F	52.6°F
Jan 13	54.1°F	53.0°F	52.6°F
Jan 14	54.2°F	52.8°F	52.8°F
Jan 15	54.2°F	52.9°F	52.7°F
Jan 16	54.2°F	52.7°F	52.8°F
Jan 17	54.4°F	52.8°F	52.9°F
Dec 27	55.7°F	53.8°F	53.5°F
Dec 28	55.7°F	53.8°F	53.5°F
Dec 29	55.1°F	53.3°F	53.1°F
Dec 30	55.0°F	55.0°F	53.2°F
Dec 31	54.5°F	54.4°F	53.1°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, 57.2°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	54.1°F	7mi
Oakland	53.6°F	11mi
Redwood City	54.2°F	16mi
San Jose	54.2°F	36mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brisbane