New South Wales, Australia
Tasman Sea35.52°S, 150.40°EStation AU-NEW-GAN

Gannet Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 22.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Gannet Beach water temperature

17
62.6°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea35.52°S, 150.40°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
65.3°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.6°C
61.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Gannet Beach.
Confidence: High

Gannet Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Gannet Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at22.7°C (72.9°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)
22
Jan
23
Feb
22
Mar
21
Apr
20
May
19
Jun
17
Jul
17
Aug
Current
17
Sep
18
Oct
19
Nov
21
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January19.5°C21.5°C23.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February21.3°C22.7°C24.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March21.3°C22.4°C24.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April18.6°C21.4°C23.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May17.8°C20.1°C21.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June16.6°C18.5°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July14.3°C17.1°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August15°C16.6°C18.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.5°C17°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October16.1°C18.1°C20.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November17.8°C19.1°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December18.8°C20.6°C23.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Gannet Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Gannet Beach this time of year is 17°C (62.6°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 Gannet Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Gannet Beach average around17°C (62.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.5°C and a maximum of 18.8°C.

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