Western Australia, Australia
Coastal Waters33.88°S, 121.88°EStation AU-WES-WES

West Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 20.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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West Beach water temperature

16.4
61.5°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters33.88°S, 121.88°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
18°C
64.2°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
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.1°C
61°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16°C
60.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at West Beach.
Confidence: High

West Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in West Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at20.1°C (68.2°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)
20
Jan
20
Feb
20
Mar
20
Apr
19
May
18
Jun
17
Jul
17
Aug
Current
16
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
January18.1°C19.6°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February19°C20.1°C21.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March18.4°C20.1°C21.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April17.7°C19.6°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May17.5°C18.8°C20.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June17°C18.2°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July16°C17.1°C18.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August15.4°C16.6°C17.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.5°C16.4°C17.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October15.4°C16.8°C17.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November16.3°C17.7°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December17.5°C18.8°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for West Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in West Beach this time of year is 16.4°C (61.5°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 West Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in West Beach average around16.4°C (61.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.5°C and a maximum of 17.4°C.

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