Tasmania, Australia
Tasman Sea41.57°S, 148.31°EStation AU-TAS-MCI

McIntyres Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 18.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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McIntyres Beach water temperature

12.9
55.2°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea41.57°S, 148.31°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
14°C
57.9°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
12.9°C
55.2°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.2°C
55.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.2°C
55.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12.9°C
55.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.5°C
54.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at McIntyres Beach.
Confidence: High

McIntyres Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in McIntyres Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at18.8°C (65.8°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)
18
Jan
19
Feb
18
Mar
17
Apr
16
May
14
Jun
14
Jul
13
Aug
Current
13
Sep
13
Oct
15
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January15.9°C17.8°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February16.8°C18.8°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March16.8°C18.3°C19.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April14.9°C17.2°C18.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May12.6°C15.7°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.5°C14.2°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.9°C13.5°C15°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12°C12.8°C13.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.2°C12.9°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11.9°C13.4°C15°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November12.8°C15°C17.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December14.5°C16.2°C18.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for McIntyres Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in McIntyres Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in McIntyres Beach this time of year is 12.9°C (55.2°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in McIntyres Beach?

The highest water temperatures in McIntyres Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in McIntyres Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in McIntyres Beach average around12.9°C (55.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.2°C and a maximum of 14.1°C.

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