New South Wales, Australia
Tasman Sea36.70°S, 149.99°EStation AU-NEW-MOO

Moon Bay Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 22.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Moon Bay water temperature

16.6
61.9°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea36.70°S, 149.99°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
18°C
64.6°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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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
16.6°C
61.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
16.9°C
62.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
16.9°C
62.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
16.6°C
61.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.3°C
61.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.2°C
61.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Moon Bay.
Confidence: High

Moon Bay Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Moon Bay occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at22.6°C (72.7°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)
21
Jan
23
Feb
22
Mar
21
Apr
19
May
18
Jun
17
Jul
16
Aug
Current
17
Sep
18
Oct
19
Nov
20
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January19.1°C21.3°C23.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February21.2°C22.6°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March20.6°C21.9°C24.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April19°C21.2°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May17.1°C19.4°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15.2°C17.9°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July14.1°C16.6°C19°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August14.3°C16.1°C19.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.1°C16.6°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October15.4°C17.6°C19.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November16.7°C18.7°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December18.3°C20.3°C23.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Moon Bay

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Moon Bay this time of year is 16.6°C (61.9°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 Moon Bay?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Moon Bay average around16.6°C (61.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.1°C and a maximum of 19.1°C.

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