Sydney Water Temperature
The water in Sydney today will feel mild
Swimming will be tolerable without a wetsuit, although it will take a little getting used to. If you intend to stay in the water for a while a 3/2mm wetsuit will be ideal.
Is the sea temp in Sydney today warmer or colder than normal?
The average water temp for today is 20.7 °C69.3 °F. Today is -0.2°C colder than usual.Weather today
Wind
Sea state
Moderate
Monthly average water temperatures
The graph below shows the range of monthly Sydney water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min °F | 72 | 73.1 | 72.7 | 70.7 | 68.1 | 65.6 | 64.7 | 64.2 | 64.2 | 65.1 | 67.3 | 69.4 |
| Avg °F | 73.9 | 74.7 | 74.3 | 72.7 | 70 | 67.5 | 66.6 | 65.8 | 65.5 | 66.6 | 68.9 | 72 |
| Max °F | 75.8 | 76.4 | 76 | 74.8 | 71.9 | 69.4 | 68.6 | 67.5 | 66.8 | 68.2 | 70.6 | 74.7 |
| Min °C | 21.4 | 22.1 | 21.9 | 20.6 | 19.2 | 17.8 | 17.3 | 17.2 | 17.3 | 17.7 | 18.9 | 19.6 |
| Avg °C | 23.3 | 23.7 | 23.5 | 22.6 | 21.1 | 19.7 | 19.2 | 18.8 | 18.6 | 19.2 | 20.5 | 22.2 |
| Max °C | 25.2 | 25.4 | 25.2 | 24.7 | 23 | 21.6 | 21.2 | 20.5 | 19.9 | 20.8 | 22.2 | 24.9 |
The warmest water temperature is in February with an average around 74.7°F23.7°C. The coldest month is September with an average water temperature of 65.5°F18.6°C.
Sydney Tides Today
| State | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 12:15am | (1.69m) |
| Low | 7:15am | (0.25m) |
| High | 1:23pm | (1.18m) |
| Low | 6:53pm | (0.56m) |
*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Sydney, Australia) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.
Common questions
- Is the sea temperature suitable for swimming today?
- At 20.5°C68.9°F, the water feels comfortable for most swimmers. Entry may feel brisk at first, but conditions are generally pleasant.
- Is today's sea temperature above the late May average?
- The average sea temperature in late May is around 20.7°C69.3°F. Today's reading of 20.5°C68.9°F is very close to normal for this time of year.
- Which month usually has the warmest water in Sydney?
- Late February is typically the warmest time of year in Sydney, with average sea temperatures maxxing out at around 23.5°C74.2°F. Swimming conditions are usually most pleasant around this time.
- Is today's sea temperature in Sydney warmer or colder than last month?
- The water tempreature today in Sydney is more or less the same as it was the previous month.
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Locations nearby
- Haymarket (0.8km0.5mi)
- Haberfield (1.5km0.9mi)
- Kirribilli (1.7km1.1mi)
- North Sydney (1.8km1.1mi)
- Darling Point (2.2km1.4mi)
- Neutral Bay (2.5km1.5mi)
- Point Piper (2.8km1.8mi)
- Crows Nest (2.9km1.8mi)
Sea temperature data sources
The measurements for the water temp in Sydney , New South Wales are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The ocean temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.
Ocean Temperature Variations
Whilst sea temperatures for Sydney are as accurate as current data allows, there may be slight local and regional variations depending on conditions. Time of day and wind direction may have a temporary local effect as can water flows from neraby rivers.
