Queensland, Australia
Coral Sea24.82°S, 152.47°EStation AU-QUE-KEL

Kellys Beach Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coral Sea, warmest around February at about 27.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Kellys Beach water temperature

21
69.8°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoral Sea24.82°S, 152.47°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
72.5°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°C
69.8°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
21.4°C
70.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21°C
69.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.7°C
69.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.6°C
69.1°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Kellys Beach.
Confidence: High

Kellys Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Kellys Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, November, December — peaking at27.3°C (81.1°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)
27
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
25
Apr
23
May
21
Jun
19
Jul
19
Aug
Current
21
Sep
23
Oct
25
Nov
26
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January25.3°C27.1°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February25.3°C27.3°C29.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March24.6°C26.7°C28°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April23.2°C25.4°C27.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May20.9°C22.9°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June19.3°C20.7°C22°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July16.3°C19.3°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17.7°C19.3°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent19.6°C21°C23°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October21.7°C23.1°C25.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November23.4°C24.9°C26.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December24°C26.3°C29.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Kellys Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Kellys Beach this time of year is 21°C (69.8°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 Kellys Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Kellys Beach average around21°C (69.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.6°C and a maximum of 23°C.

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