Lord Howe Island, Australia
Tasman Sea31.52°S, 159.06°EStation AU-LOR-OLD

Old Settlement Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 24.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Old Settlement Beach water temperature

19.2
66.6°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea31.52°S, 159.06°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
21°C
69.3°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
19.2°C
66.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
19.5°C
67.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
19.6°C
67.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
19.5°C
67.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
19.2°C
66.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
18.9°C
66°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
18.8°C
65.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Old Settlement Beach.
Confidence: High

Old Settlement Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Old Settlement Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, December — peaking at24.3°C (75.7°F) in February.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
24
Jan
24
Feb
24
Mar
23
Apr
22
May
21
Jun
20
Jul
19
Aug
Current
19
Sep
20
Oct
21
Nov
23
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January22°C23.7°C25.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February22.4°C24.3°C26.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March22.7°C24.2°C25.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April21.7°C23.3°C25°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May20.2°C21.9°C24°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June19.3°C20.7°C22.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July18.2°C19.5°C21.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17.7°C19°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent18.4°C19.2°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October18.5°C19.9°C22°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November19.2°C21°C22.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December20.1°C22.5°C25.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Old Settlement Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Old Settlement Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Old Settlement Beach this time of year is 19.2°C (66.6°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Old Settlement Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Old Settlement Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Old Settlement Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Old Settlement Beach average around19.2°C (66.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 18.4°C and a maximum of 20.3°C.

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