Queensland, Australia
Coral Sea20.89°S, 148.99°EStation AU-QUE-HAL

Haliday Bay Beach Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Coral Sea, warmest around February at about 28.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Haliday Bay Beach water temperature

22.8
73°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoral Sea20.89°S, 148.99°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
24°C
75.7°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
23.1°C
73.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
23.2°C
73.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
23.1°C
73.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.5°C
72.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22.4°C
72.3°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Haliday Bay Beach.
Confidence: High

Haliday Bay Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Haliday Bay Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, October, November, December — peaking at28.5°C (83.3°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)
28
Jan
29
Feb
28
Mar
27
Apr
24
May
22
Jun
21
Jul
21
Aug
Current
23
Sep
25
Oct
27
Nov
28
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January27.2°C28.4°C29.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
February26.7°C28.5°C30.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
March25.4°C27.7°C30°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April23.8°C26.5°C28.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May21.8°C24.1°C26.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June19.9°C21.9°C24°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July18.2°C20.8°C22.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August19.5°C21°C22.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent21.2°C22.8°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October23.4°C24.9°C27.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November25°C26.5°C27.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December26.3°C28°C29.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Haliday Bay Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Haliday Bay Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Haliday Bay Beach this time of year is 22.8°C (73°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 Haliday Bay Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Haliday Bay Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Haliday Bay Beach average around22.8°C (73.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 21.2°C and a maximum of 24.4°C.

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