Queensland, Australia
Coral Sea26.29°S, 152.99°EStation AU-QUE-DUN

Dunn's Beach Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coral Sea, warmest around February at about 26.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Dunn's Beach water temperature

21.5
70.7°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgCoral Sea26.29°S, 152.99°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
73.4°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
21.5°C
70.7°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.8°C
71.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
21.9°C
71.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.8°C
71.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21.5°C
70.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
21.2°C
70.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
21.1°C
70°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Dunn's Beach.
Confidence: High

Dunn's Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Dunn's Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, December — peaking at26.5°C (79.7°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)
26
Jan
27
Feb
26
Mar
25
Apr
24
May
22
Jun
21
Jul
21
Aug
Current
22
Sep
23
Oct
24
Nov
25
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January24.5°C25.9°C27.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February25°C26.5°C28.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March24.5°C26.3°C27.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April23.8°C25.3°C27.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May22.3°C23.7°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June20.3°C22°C23.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July19.4°C21°C22.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August19.5°C20.6°C22.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent20.2°C21.5°C23.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October21.1°C22.6°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November22.7°C23.8°C25.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December23.3°C25.2°C26.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Dunn's Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Dunn's Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Dunn's Beach this time of year is 21.5°C (70.7°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Dunn's Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Dunn's Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Dunn's Beach average around21.5°C (70.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 20.2°C and a maximum of 23.4°C.

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