Airlie Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Airlie Beach: Daily Trends, Historical Records, and Forecast

✅ Water in this range is comfortably warm and widely considered ideal for swimming. Most people can stay in the water for a long time without feeling cold. It works well for families, recreational swimming, and active water sports such as swimming, surfing, and paddleboarding.

It’s important to note that these swimming tips and recommendations apply only in settled weather. When air temperatures drop below 20°C — and sometimes even below 25°C — swimming can feel uncomfortable, even when water temperatures are relatively high.

Water Temperature Over the Last 30 Days

Water temperatures in Airlie Beach have been on a steady rise over the past month and have continued to climb over the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Airlie Beach will be 26.2°C in the next 7 days. See the table below for daily data for the upcoming week.

Table of Daily Sea Temperature Data

Annual Water Temperature Overview by Month

Monthly Water Temp Ranges

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Annual Water Temperature Trend

Airlie Beach sits on Queensland’s North Coast at the heart of the Whitsundays, where the Coral Sea keeps water temperatures warm year round. In summer, from about December to March, the sea typically ranges between 27 and 29 °C, making it feel very comfortable for swimming and floating about. Winter, usually June to August, brings a gentle drop to around 22–24 °C, which is still mild and suits a swim on a sunny day. Spring and autumn are often the sweet spot, with water temperatures commonly sitting between 24–26 °C and generally settled weather.