Dampier – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Dampier: 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 past 30 days, water temperatures in Dampier have generally increased, although a slight cooling trend has set in over the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Dampier 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

Dampier sits on the Pilbara coast in the far north of Western Australia, with warm tropical waters and a rugged, red-rock shoreline shaping local swimming conditions. Water temperatures here are high by Australian standards. In summer, from December to February, the sea usually ranges between 27–30°C, feeling very warm and sometimes almost bath-like. Autumn remains hot, typically around 25–28°C, while winter brings only a small drop, usually sitting near 22–24°C. Spring warms quickly again, often reaching 24–27°C, with clear days and calm mornings making the water especially inviting.