Balgal Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Balgal 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

While water temperatures in Balgal Beach declined overall during the past month, they have shown a noticeable rebound over the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Balgal Beach will be 25.4°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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25°C

20°C

15°C

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5°C

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Annual Water Temperature Trend

Balgal Beach lies on Queensland’s North Coast facing the Coral Sea, where water temperatures remain warm and inviting for most of the year. During summer, from around December to March, the sea typically sits between 27 and 29 °C, giving the water a distinctly tropical feel. Winter brings a gentle drop in temperature, usually down to about 22–24 °C from June to August, which is still comfortable for swimming on clear, sunny days. Autumn and spring are often the most pleasant periods overall, with water temperatures commonly ranging from 24–26 °C and more moderate weather along the coast.