Victoria, Australia
Tasman Sea37.94°S, 145.00°EStation AU-VIC-SAN

Sandringham Harbour Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 21.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Sandringham Harbour Beach water temperature

12.2
54°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea37.94°S, 145.00°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
14°C
56.7°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
12.2°C
54°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
12.5°C
54.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
12.5°C
54.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12.2°C
54°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
11.9°C
53.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
11.8°C
53.2°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Sandringham Harbour Beach.
Confidence: High

Sandringham Harbour Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Sandringham Harbour Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at21.1°C (70°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)
21
Jan
21
Feb
20
Mar
18
Apr
15
May
13
Jun
11
Jul
11
Aug
Current
12
Sep
15
Oct
17
Nov
19
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January18.3°C20.7°C23.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February18.7°C21.1°C22.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March18.7°C20.1°C22.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April15.1°C17.9°C19.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May13.1°C15.4°C17.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June11.8°C13°C14.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.3°C11.4°C13.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August10.3°C11°C12.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent10.7°C12.2°C13.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.9°C14.5°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November14.3°C17°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December17°C19.1°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Sandringham Harbour Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Sandringham Harbour Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Sandringham Harbour Beach this time of year is 12.2°C (54°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 Sandringham Harbour Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Sandringham Harbour Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Sandringham Harbour Beach average around12.2°C (54.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 10.7°C and a maximum of 13.1°C.

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