Whitehaven Beach Sea Water Temperature
A tropical beach on the Coral Sea, warmest around February at about 28.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Whitehaven Beach water temperature
Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Whitehaven Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Whitehaven Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, October, November, December — peaking at28.5°C (83.3°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 | 27.1°C | 28.3°C | 29.3°C | Tropical Warm (> 28°C) |
| February | 26.9°C | 28.5°C | 30.4°C | Tropical Warm (> 28°C) |
| March | 26°C | 27.9°C | 29.5°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| April | 24.4°C | 26.9°C | 28.7°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| May | 23.3°C | 25.1°C | 26.8°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| June | 21°C | 23.2°C | 25.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| July | 20.2°C | 22.1°C | 24.1°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| August | 20.9°C | 22.1°C | 23.2°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 21.8°C | 23.3°C | 24.8°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| October | 23.7°C | 25.1°C | 26.8°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| November | 25.3°C | 26.5°C | 27.7°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| December | 26.3°C | 27.8°C | 29.2°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Whitehaven Beach
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Whitehaven Beach today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Whitehaven Beach this time of year is 23.3°C (73.9°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 Whitehaven Beach?
The highest water temperatures in Whitehaven Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Whitehaven Beach in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Whitehaven Beach average around23.3°C (73.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 21.8°C and a maximum of 24.8°C.