Forty Baskets Beach Sea Water Temperature
A mild beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 23.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Forty Baskets Beach water temperature
Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Forty Baskets Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Forty Baskets Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at23.8°C (74.8°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 | 20.9°C | 22.6°C | 25.2°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| February | 22°C | 23.8°C | 26.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| March | 22.5°C | 23.7°C | 25.9°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| April | 20.4°C | 22.5°C | 24.3°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| May | 18.7°C | 21.1°C | 23.5°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| June | 17.5°C | 19.8°C | 22.4°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| July | 16.5°C | 18.8°C | 20.9°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| August | 15.6°C | 18°C | 19.3°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 17.3°C | 18.4°C | 19.9°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| October | 18.2°C | 19.4°C | 21°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| November | 18.8°C | 20.4°C | 22.5°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| December | 19.3°C | 21.6°C | 24.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Forty Baskets Beach
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Forty Baskets Beach today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Forty Baskets Beach this time of year is 18.4°C (65.1°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 Forty Baskets Beach?
The highest water temperatures in Forty Baskets Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Forty Baskets Beach in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Forty Baskets Beach average around18.4°C (65.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 17.3°C and a maximum of 19.9°C.