Western Australia, Australia
Coastal Waters35.12°S, 117.91°EStation AU-WES-CAB

Cable Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around April at about 20.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Cable Beach water temperature

17.6
63.7°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters35.12°S, 117.91°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
66.4°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
UV Index
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18°C
64.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Cable Beach.
Confidence: High

Cable Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Cable Beach occurs inFebruary, March, April, May — peaking at20.6°C (69.1°F) in April.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
20
Jan
20
Feb
20
Mar
21
Apr
21
May
20
Jun
19
Jul
18
Aug
Current
18
Sep
17
Oct
18
Nov
19
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January18.4°C19.8°C21.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February18.2°C20.3°C21.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March18.9°C20.4°C22.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April19°C20.6°C22.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May18.8°C20.5°C22.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June17.8°C19.7°C22°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July17.9°C19°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16.8°C18°C19.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.3°C17.6°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October15.3°C17.4°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November16.7°C18.3°C19.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December17.3°C19.1°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Cable Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Cable Beach this time of year is 17.6°C (63.7°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Cable Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Cable Beach typically occur duringFebruary, March, April, May, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Cable Beach average around17.6°C (63.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.3°C and a maximum of 18.8°C.

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