Bantam – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Bantam: Daily Trends, Historical Records, and Forecast

✅ This is warm water that suits almost everyone. Swimming feels easy and pleasant, even for extended stays, and there is little risk of discomfort from cooling. These temperatures are ideal for family swimming, snorkelling, and most water activities, offering a good balance between comfort and refreshment.

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 Bantam 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 Bantam will be 26.9°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

Bantam sits on Home Island in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, surrounded by a shallow tropical lagoon that keeps the water warm and inviting all year round. Sea temperatures here are very stable, with only small seasonal changes. During the drier months, roughly from May to October, the water usually sits around 26–27 °C, which feels comfortably warm for swimming at any time of day. In the wetter season, from November through April, temperatures often rise slightly to about 27–29 °C. There is no cool season as such, and even during overcast or rainy weather the sea remains pleasantly warm.