New South Wales, Australia
Pacific Ocean28.65°S, 153.61°EStation AU-NEW-BYR

Byron Bay Sea Water Temperature

Australia's easternmost mainland point featuring pristine beaches, dolphins, and warm oceanic currents. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Byron Bay water temperature

20.5
68.9°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgPacific Ocean28.65°S, 153.61°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
22°C
71.6°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
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
20.9°C
69.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.1°C
68.2°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Byron Bay.
Confidence: High

Byron Bay Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Byron Bay occurs inDec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr — peaking at25.9°C (78.6°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)
25
Jan
26
Feb
26
Mar
24
Apr
23
May
21
Jun
20
Jul
20
Aug
Current
21
Sep
22
Oct
23
Nov
25
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January24.1°C25.3°C26.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February24.6°C25.9°C27.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March24.2°C25.5°C26.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April23°C24.2°C25.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May21.4°C22.5°C23.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June19.9°C20.9°C22°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July19°C19.9°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August18.8°C19.7°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent19.5°C20.5°C21.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October20.7°C21.8°C23°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November22.1°C23.3°C24.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December23.3°C24.5°C25.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Byron Bay

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Byron Bay today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Byron Bay this time of year is 20.5°C (68.9°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Byron Bay?

The highest water temperatures in Byron Bay typically occur duringDec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Byron Bay in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Byron Bay average around20.5°C (68.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.5°C and a maximum of 21.6°C.

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