Broadwater Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Broadwater 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

Over the last 30 days, water temperatures in Broadwater Beach have trended upward, with conditions remaining relatively stable over the past week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Broadwater Beach will be 25.6°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

Broadwater Beach sits on the far north coast of New South Wales, looking out over the Coral Sea and shaped by a warm subtropical climate. Water temperatures here are generally comfortable for swimming for most of the year. In summer, the ocean typically warms to around 25–27 °C, making it easy to enjoy long swims and plenty of time in the water. Autumn often stays pleasant, with temperatures commonly between 23–25 °C as conditions settle. Spring begins a little cooler at roughly 21–23 °C before steadily warming toward summer. Winter brings the coolest water, but even then the sea usually sits around 19–21 °C, which many locals still find fine for a swim on clear, sunny days.