Queensland, Australia
Coral Sea27.22°S, 153.12°EStation AU-QUE-QUE

Queens Beach (south) Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coral Sea, warmest around February at about 26.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Queens Beach (south) water temperature

20.5
68.9°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoral Sea27.22°S, 153.12°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
22°C
71.6°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
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
20.9°C
69.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.1°C
68.2°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Queens Beach (south).
Confidence: High

Queens Beach (south) Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Queens Beach (south) occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, December — peaking at26.5°C (79.7°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)
26
Jan
27
Feb
26
Mar
25
Apr
23
May
21
Jun
20
Jul
19
Aug
Current
21
Sep
22
Oct
24
Nov
25
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January23.9°C26°C27.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February25.1°C26.5°C28.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March23.9°C26.1°C28°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April22.8°C24.6°C26.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May20.5°C22.5°C24.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June19.2°C21°C23°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July18.1°C19.9°C21.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17.4°C19.4°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent18.9°C20.5°C22.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October20.5°C22.2°C25.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November22.5°C23.9°C25.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December23.7°C25.2°C27.5°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Queens Beach (south)

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Queens Beach (south) today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Queens Beach (south) this time of year is 20.5°C (68.9°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 Queens Beach (south)?

The highest water temperatures in Queens Beach (south) typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Queens Beach (south) in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Queens Beach (south) average around20.5°C (68.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 18.9°C and a maximum of 22.1°C.

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