New South Wales, Australia
Tasman Sea34.68°S, 150.85°EStation AU-NEW-SUR

Surf Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 23.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Surf Beach water temperature

17.8
64°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea34.68°S, 150.85°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
66.7°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
17.8°C
64°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
18.1°C
64.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18.2°C
64.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
18.1°C
64.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.8°C
64°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Surf Beach.
Confidence: High

Surf Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Surf Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at23.5°C (74.3°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
24
Feb
23
Mar
22
Apr
21
May
19
Jun
18
Jul
18
Aug
Current
18
Sep
19
Oct
20
Nov
21
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January20.6°C22.4°C24.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February21.7°C23.5°C25.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March20.5°C23.3°C25.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April19.5°C22°C25.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May18.3°C20.8°C24.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June17.9°C19.3°C22°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July15.9°C18.2°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August15.3°C17.5°C19.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.2°C17.8°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October16.9°C18.7°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November18.5°C20°C22.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December19°C21.2°C24.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Surf Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Surf Beach this time of year is 17.8°C (64°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 Surf Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Surf Beach average around17.8°C (64.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.2°C and a maximum of 20.5°C.

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