Scarborough Beach 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.
Scarborough Beach water temperature
Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Scarborough Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Scarborough Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, December — peaking at26.5°C (79.7°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 | 27.7°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| February | 25.1°C | 26.5°C | 28.5°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| March | 23.9°C | 26.1°C | 28°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| April | 22.8°C | 24.6°C | 26.6°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| May | 20.5°C | 22.5°C | 24.1°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| June | 19.2°C | 21°C | 23°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| July | 18.1°C | 19.9°C | 21.9°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| August | 17.4°C | 19.4°C | 20.9°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 18.9°C | 20.5°C | 22.1°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| October | 20.5°C | 22.2°C | 25.1°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| November | 22.5°C | 23.9°C | 25.5°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| December | 23.7°C | 25.2°C | 27.5°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Scarborough Beach
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Scarborough Beach today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Scarborough Beach 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 Scarborough Beach?
The highest water temperatures in Scarborough Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Scarborough Beach in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Scarborough Beach average around20.5°C (68.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 18.9°C and a maximum of 22.1°C.