Western Australia, Australia
Indian Ocean31.99°S, 115.75°EStation AU-WES-COT

Cottesloe Beach (Perth) Sea Water Temperature

Pure white sand with sweeping Indian Ocean sunsets and crystal turquoise water. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Cottesloe Beach (Perth) water temperature

17.7
63.9°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgIndian Ocean31.99°S, 115.75°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
66.6°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
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Daily maximum
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Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
17.7°C
63.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
18°C
64.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18.1°C
64.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
18°C
64.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.7°C
63.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Cottesloe Beach (Perth).
Confidence: High

Cottesloe Beach (Perth) Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Cottesloe Beach (Perth) occurs inDec, Jan, Feb, Mar — peaking at23°C (73.4°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)
22
Jan
23
Feb
23
Mar
21
Apr
20
May
18
Jun
18
Jul
17
Aug
Current
18
Sep
19
Oct
20
Nov
21
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January21°C22.3°C23.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February21.7°C23°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March21.5°C22.7°C24°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April20.2°C21.4°C22.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May18.8°C19.8°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June17.5°C18.4°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July16.7°C17.5°C18.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16.5°C17.3°C18.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.9°C17.7°C18.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October17.8°C18.7°C19.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November19°C20°C21.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December20.1°C21.3°C22.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Cottesloe Beach (Perth)

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Cottesloe Beach (Perth) today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Cottesloe Beach (Perth) this time of year is 17.7°C (63.9°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 Cottesloe Beach (Perth)?

The highest water temperatures in Cottesloe Beach (Perth) typically occur duringDec, Jan, Feb, Mar, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Cottesloe Beach (Perth) in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Cottesloe Beach (Perth) average around17.7°C (63.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.9°C and a maximum of 18.6°C.

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