Western Australia, Australia
Coastal Waters31.90°S, 115.75°EStation AU-WES-SCA

Scarborough Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 22.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Scarborough Beach water temperature

18.7
65.7°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters31.90°S, 115.75°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
20°C
68.4°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
18.7°C
65.7°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
19°C
66.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
19.1°C
66.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
19°C
66.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
18.7°C
65.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
18.4°C
65.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
18.3°C
64.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Scarborough Beach.
Confidence: High

Scarborough Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Scarborough Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at22.5°C (72.5°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
22
Apr
22
May
21
Jun
20
Jul
19
Aug
Current
19
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
January20.2°C22°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February20.9°C22.5°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March21°C22.5°C25.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April20.8°C22.1°C23.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May19.9°C21.5°C23°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June19.7°C20.8°C22.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
July18.3°C19.8°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August18°C19.1°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent17.5°C18.7°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October17°C18.8°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November18.5°C19.9°C22.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December19.7°C21°C22.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Scarborough Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Scarborough Beach this time of year is 18.7°C (65.7°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 Scarborough Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Scarborough Beach average around18.7°C (65.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 17.5°C and a maximum of 20.1°C.

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