Bargara – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Bargara: 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 Bargarafell over the past month, but have levelled out during the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Bargara will be 24.0°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

Bargara sits on the Central Queensland coast just outside Bundaberg, facing the Coral Sea, and enjoys relatively mild water temperatures through the year. In summer, from about December to March, the sea is usually around 25–27 °C, making the water comfortable for regular swimming even during warmer days. Winter, typically June to August, sees temperatures drop to roughly 19–21 °C, which can feel a little cool at first but is still quite manageable in calm, sunny conditions. Spring and autumn often provide the most pleasant balance, with water temperatures commonly sitting between 22–24 °C and generally stable weather along the coast.