New South Wales, Australia
Tasman Sea32.33°S, 152.54°EStation AU-NEW-ELI

Elizabeth Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around March at about 24.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Elizabeth 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 Sea32.33°S, 152.54°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
—
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 Elizabeth Beach.
Confidence: High

Elizabeth Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Elizabeth Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, December — peaking at24.5°C (76.1°F) in March.

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
25
Mar
24
Apr
22
May
21
Jun
20
Jul
19
Aug
Current
19
Sep
20
Oct
21
Nov
22
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January21.1°C23.7°C25.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February22.4°C24.3°C26.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March23.2°C24.5°C26.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April22°C23.5°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May19.7°C22.2°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June18.4°C20.5°C21.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July17.9°C19.5°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17.7°C19°C20.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent18.1°C19.2°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October18.6°C20.3°C22.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November19.7°C21.2°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December20.1°C22.4°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Elizabeth Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Elizabeth Beach average around19.2°C (66.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 18.1°C and a maximum of 20.3°C.

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