Bar Beach Sea Water Temperature
A mild beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 23.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Bar Beach water temperature
Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Bar Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Bar Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at23.4°C (74.1°F) in February.
Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)
Hover a bar for detailsFull 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
| Month | Min Water Temp | Average Water Temp | Max Water Temp | Swimming Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.1°C | 22.2°C | 23.9°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| February | 21.2°C | 23.4°C | 25.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| March | 20.8°C | 23.2°C | 25.6°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| April | 20.3°C | 22.3°C | 24.2°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| May | 19.1°C | 21.3°C | 22.6°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| June | 18°C | 19.7°C | 21.7°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| July | 17°C | 18.8°C | 20.3°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| August | 16.4°C | 18.2°C | 19.5°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 17.3°C | 18.5°C | 20°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| October | 17.8°C | 19.2°C | 21.5°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| November | 18.9°C | 20°C | 21.5°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| December | 18.9°C | 21.5°C | 24°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Bar Beach
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Bar Beach today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Bar Beach this time of year is 18.5°C (65.3°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 Bar Beach?
The highest water temperatures in Bar Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Bar Beach in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Bar Beach average around18.5°C (65.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 17.3°C and a maximum of 20°C.