Victoria, Australia
Tasman Sea38.65°S, 143.07°EStation AU-VIC-LOC

Loch Ard Gorge Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 17.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Loch Ard Gorge water temperature

13.7
56.7°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea38.65°S, 143.07°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
59.4°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
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
14°C
57.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
14.1°C
57.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
14°C
57.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Loch Ard Gorge.
Confidence: High

Loch Ard Gorge Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Loch Ard Gorge occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at17.9°C (64.2°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
18
Feb
18
Mar
17
Apr
16
May
15
Jun
14
Jul
14
Aug
Current
14
Sep
14
Oct
15
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January16.2°C17.8°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February17°C17.9°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March16.7°C17.7°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April14.8°C16.7°C17.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May14.7°C15.7°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June14.2°C14.9°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.5°C14.4°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12.8°C13.7°C14.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13°C13.7°C14.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October13.3°C14.2°C15.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November13.6°C15.4°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December14.8°C16.6°C18.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Loch Ard Gorge

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Loch Ard Gorge today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Loch Ard Gorge this time of year is 13.7°C (56.7°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 Loch Ard Gorge?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Loch Ard Gorge in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Loch Ard Gorge average around13.7°C (56.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 14.7°C.

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