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 14.96°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.

58.9

°F

May 3, 07:38

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.3°F

Tomorrow:

59.1°F

Sunrise:

06:11

Sunset:

20:02

Day Length:

13 h. 51 min.

Brisbane in May

Minimum:

51.1°F

Average:

52.6°F

Maximum:

55.8°F

Sea water temperature in Brisbane today

As of now, in Brisbane, the water temperature is 58.9°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 1.2°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 rise 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 60.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 54.6°F on 2015.

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 58.8°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
Apr 19	57.9°F	55.7°F	57.2°F
Apr 20	58.2°F	54.9°F	57.2°F
Apr 21	59.1°F	55.2°F	57.6°F
Apr 22	58.2°F	55.4°F	57.6°F
Apr 23	59.4°F	55.2°F	57.7°F
Apr 24	59.0°F	56.1°F	57.7°F
Apr 25	58.2°F	56.4°F	57.8°F
Apr 26	58.5°F	56.4°F	57.8°F
Apr 27	59.4°F	57.4°F	57.6°F
Apr 28	59.6°F	58.1°F	57.9°F
Apr 29	59.6°F	58.1°F	58.0°F
Apr 30	60.0°F	57.6°F	57.9°F
May 1	59.6°F	58.4°F	57.8°F
May 2	59.3°F	57.4°F	57.8°F
May 3	58.9°F	57.0°F	57.7°F
May 4	59.1°F	57.0°F	57.8°F
May 5	59.0°F	57.4°F	57.7°F
May 6	58.6°F	56.7°F	57.3°F
May 7	58.5°F	56.2°F	57.2°F
May 8	58.7°F	56.2°F	57.4°F
May 9	59.0°F	56.9°F	57.8°F
May 10	59.1°F	56.6°F	57.9°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 53.9°F in Winter, 56.9°F in Spring, 61.9°F in Summer, and 61.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Francisco	57.8°F	7mi
Oakland	61.4°F	11mi
Redwood City	62.0°F	16mi
San Jose	62.6°F	36mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brisbane