Queensland, Australia
Coral Sea17.81°S, 146.10°EStation AU-QUE-GAR

Garners Beach Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Coral Sea, warmest around January at about 29.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Garners Beach water temperature

24.3
75.7°FWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold.

+0°vs Sep avgCoral Sea17.81°S, 146.10°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
26°C
78.4°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
UV Index
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
—
First morning light
Sunset
—
Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
24.3°C
75.7°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
24.6°C
76.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
24.7°C
76.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
24.6°C
76.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
24.3°C
75.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
24°C
75.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
23.9°C
75°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Garners Beach.
Confidence: High

Garners Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Garners Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December — peaking at29.2°C (84.6°F) in January.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
29
Jan
29
Feb
29
Mar
28
Apr
26
May
24
Jun
23
Jul
23
Aug
Current
24
Sep
26
Oct
28
Nov
29
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January28°C29.2°C30.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
February27.3°C29°C30.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
March27°C28.5°C30.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
April25.5°C27.5°C29.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May23.6°C25.5°C27.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June22.4°C23.9°C26°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July21.1°C23°C24.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21.4°C23.2°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent22.6°C24.3°C25.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October24.6°C26.1°C27.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November26.1°C27.5°C29.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December27.4°C28.7°C29.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Garners Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Garners Beach this time of year is 24.3°C (75.7°F) — classified as Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C). Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Garners Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Garners Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Garners Beach average around24.3°C (75.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 22.6°C and a maximum of 25.5°C.

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