Cabarita Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Cabarita 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 Cabarita 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 Cabarita Beach will be 25.7°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

Cabarita Beach sits on the far north coast of New South Wales, facing the Coral Sea and enjoying a warm subtropical influence. Water temperatures here are comfortable for swimming across much of the year. In summer, the ocean typically warms to around 25–27 °C, making conditions ideal for extended swims and time in the surf. Autumn often remains pleasant, with sea temperatures holding between 23–25 °C as weather systems settle. Spring starts cooler at roughly 21–23 °C before warming steadily as summer approaches. Winter is the coolest period, but even then the water usually stays around 19–21 °C, which many locals still find manageable on sunny, calm days.