Arakoon – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Arakoon: 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 Arakoon have been gradually cooling over the past month, with a further drop recorded during the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Arakoon will be 23.6°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

Arakoon, within Kempsey Shire on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, sits beside the Tasman Sea and experiences clear seasonal changes in water temperature. Through summer, the ocean is at its warmest, usually ranging from about 22–26 °C, which feels comfortable for extended swims and time in the water. Autumn brings a gradual cooling to around 20–23 °C, still pleasant for most swimmers. Winter is cooler, with sea temperatures typically between 17–20 °C, while spring marks a steady rise from roughly 18 °C back into the low twenties as calmer weather returns.