Sunshine 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.
Sunshine Beach water temperature
Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Sunshine Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Sunshine 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 | 24.5°C | 25.9°C | 27.4°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| February | 25°C | 26.5°C | 28.2°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| March | 24.5°C | 26.3°C | 27.8°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| April | 23.8°C | 25.3°C | 27.1°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| May | 22.3°C | 23.7°C | 24.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| June | 20.3°C | 22°C | 23.3°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| July | 19.4°C | 21°C | 22.2°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| August | 19.5°C | 20.6°C | 22.6°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 20.2°C | 21.5°C | 23.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| October | 21.1°C | 22.6°C | 24.3°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| November | 22.7°C | 23.8°C | 25.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| December | 23.3°C | 25.2°C | 26.6°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Sunshine Beach
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Sunshine Beach today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Sunshine Beach this time of year is 21.5°C (70.7°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 Sunshine Beach?
The highest water temperatures in Sunshine Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Sunshine Beach in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Sunshine Beach average around21.5°C (70.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 20.2°C and a maximum of 23.4°C.