Carters Beach Sea Water Temperature
A mild beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 20.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Carters Beach water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Carters Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Carters Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at20.9°C (69.6°F) in February.
Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)
Hover a bar for detailsFull 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
| Month | Min Water Temp | Average Water Temp | Max Water Temp | Swimming Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.3°C | 20.1°C | 22.9°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| February | 19.8°C | 20.9°C | 23.2°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| March | 18.5°C | 20.2°C | 22.6°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| April | 16.6°C | 18.9°C | 20.9°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| May | 15.7°C | 17.3°C | 19.2°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| June | 14.1°C | 15.5°C | 17°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 13.1°C | 14.2°C | 15.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 13°C | 13.7°C | 14.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 13.2°C | 14.3°C | 15.6°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 13.5°C | 15.5°C | 17.2°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 15.3°C | 17.2°C | 19.4°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| December | 17°C | 19.1°C | 21.8°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Carters Beach
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Carters Beach today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Carters Beach this time of year is 14.3°C (57.7°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 Carters Beach?
The highest water temperatures in Carters Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Carters Beach in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Carters Beach average around14.3°C (57.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.2°C and a maximum of 15.6°C.