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 21.27°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

70.3

°F

May 9, 03:08

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

70.3°F

Tomorrow:

70.1°F

Sunrise:

06:36

Sunset:

17:07

Day Length:

10 h. 31 min.

Sydney in May

Minimum:

70.6°F

Average:

72.5°F

Maximum:

75.3°F

Sea water temperature in Sydney today

As of now, in Sydney, the water temperature is 70.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.2°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. 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 72.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 67.9°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 69.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 69.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 70.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Sydney

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	69.3°F	72.8°F	71.2°F
Apr 26	70.8°F	72.0°F	71.3°F
Apr 27	71.1°F	72.0°F	71.3°F
Apr 28	70.9°F	70.6°F	71.0°F
Apr 29	69.0°F	70.7°F	70.9°F
Apr 30	69.1°F	70.8°F	70.7°F
May 1	69.7°F	72.0°F	70.8°F
May 2	70.2°F	72.5°F	70.8°F
May 3	70.4°F	72.7°F	70.5°F
May 4	70.3°F	72.3°F	70.3°F
May 5	70.4°F	72.2°F	70.4°F
May 6	70.4°F	72.1°F	70.5°F
May 7	70.5°F	71.6°F	70.3°F
May 8	70.3°F	71.0°F	70.1°F
May 9	70.3°F	70.1°F	70.1°F
May 10	70.1°F	70.0°F	69.9°F
May 11	69.9°F	70.0°F	69.6°F
May 12	69.6°F	69.6°F	69.4°F
May 13	69.4°F	69.5°F	69.2°F
May 14	69.3°F	69.0°F	69.1°F
May 15	69.2°F	68.8°F	68.9°F
May 16	69.2°F	69.1°F	69.0°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 Sydney, the months February through March offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 69 swimming days.

The warmest water in Sydney was recorded on February 2, 2020, reaching a 78.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 25, 2018, dipping to 59.4°F. The average readings by season are 72.7°F in Winter, 71.6°F in Spring, 65.0°F in Summer, and 65.9°F in Autumn.