Orchid Beach Sea Water Temperature
A subtropical beach on the Coral Sea, warmest around February at about 27.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Orchid Beach water temperature
Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Orchid Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Orchid Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, November, December — peaking at27.2°C (81°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 | 25.5°C | 26.9°C | 28.2°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| February | 25.2°C | 27.2°C | 28.7°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| March | 25.2°C | 26.9°C | 28.2°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| April | 24.3°C | 26°C | 27.6°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| May | 22.8°C | 24.4°C | 25.4°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| June | 21.2°C | 22.7°C | 23.8°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| July | 19.3°C | 21.7°C | 23.1°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| August | 20.2°C | 21.5°C | 22.7°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 21.3°C | 22.2°C | 23.5°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| October | 22.3°C | 23.5°C | 25.2°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| November | 23.7°C | 24.8°C | 26.4°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| December | 24.7°C | 26.2°C | 28.1°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Orchid Beach
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Orchid Beach today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Orchid Beach this time of year is 22.2°C (72°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 Orchid Beach?
The highest water temperatures in Orchid Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Orchid Beach in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Orchid Beach average around22.2°C (72.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 21.3°C and a maximum of 23.5°C.