Main Beach Sea Water Temperature
A subtropical beach on the Coral Sea, warmest around February at about 26.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Main Beach water temperature
Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Main Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Main Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, November, December — peaking at26.7°C (80.1°F) in February.
Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)
Hover a bar for detailsFull 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
| Month | Min Water Temp | Average Water Temp | Max Water Temp | Swimming Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9°C | 26°C | 27.3°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| February | 25.4°C | 26.7°C | 28.3°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| March | 24.6°C | 26.5°C | 27.8°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| April | 23.9°C | 25.6°C | 26.9°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| May | 22.7°C | 24°C | 25.4°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| June | 20.9°C | 22.6°C | 23.6°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| July | 19.7°C | 21.5°C | 22.6°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| August | 20.3°C | 21.3°C | 22.9°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 20.5°C | 21.6°C | 22.7°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| October | 21.3°C | 22.8°C | 24.3°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| November | 22.1°C | 24°C | 25.3°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| December | 23.9°C | 25.1°C | 26.9°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Main Beach
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Main Beach today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Main Beach this time of year is 21.6°C (70.9°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 Main Beach?
The highest water temperatures in Main Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Main Beach in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Main Beach average around21.6°C (70.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 20.5°C and a maximum of 22.7°C.