Cable Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Cable 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 Cable 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 Cable Beach 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

Cable Beach stretches for kilometres along the edge of Broome and is one of Western Australia’s most recognisable beaches, with wide white sand and very warm tropical water. Sea temperatures here stay high year-round. In summer, from December to February, the water is typically around 28–31°C, feeling almost bath-warm on still days. Autumn remains hot at roughly 26–29°C. Winter is the most comfortable period for swimming, with temperatures usually around 23–25°C, while spring warms quickly again to about 26–28°C as humidity builds toward the wet season.