New South Wales, Australia
Tasman Sea33.65°S, 151.33°EStation AU-NEW-BIL

Bilgola Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 23.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Bilgola Beach water temperature

18.3
64.9°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea33.65°S, 151.33°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
20°C
67.6°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
18.3°C
64.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
18.6°C
65.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18.7°C
65.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
18.6°C
65.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
18.3°C
64.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
18°C
64.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Bilgola Beach.
Confidence: High

Bilgola Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Bilgola Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at23.6°C (74.5°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)
23
Jan
24
Feb
24
Mar
22
Apr
21
May
20
Jun
19
Jul
18
Aug
Current
18
Sep
19
Oct
20
Nov
22
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January20.9°C22.5°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February22.2°C23.6°C26.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March22.1°C23.5°C25.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April20.3°C22.3°C24°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May18.5°C21°C23.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June17.6°C19.7°C22.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July16.3°C18.6°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August15.7°C17.9°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent17.2°C18.3°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October18.1°C19.2°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November18.6°C20.3°C22.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December19.2°C21.5°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Bilgola Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Bilgola Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Bilgola Beach this time of year is 18.3°C (64.9°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 Bilgola Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Bilgola Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Bilgola Beach average around18.3°C (64.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 17.2°C and a maximum of 19.9°C.

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