Bushland Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Bushland 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

Water temperatures in Bushland Beach 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 Bushland Beach will be 25.5°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

30°C

25°C

20°C

15°C

10°c

5°C

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Annual Water Temperature Trend

Bushland Beach sits just north of Townsville on Queensland’s North Coast, with the Coral Sea keeping water temperatures warm year round. In summer, from roughly December to March, sea temperatures usually range between 27 and 29 °C, making the water feel very comfortable, especially during hot, humid days. Over winter, typically June to August, temperatures ease back to around 22–24 °C, which is still pleasant for swimming compared with many southern beaches. Autumn and spring often bring stable conditions, with water temperatures commonly sitting in the 24–26 °C range and lighter winds along the shoreline.