Dampier Archipelago – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Dampier Archipelago: 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 Archipelago have generally increased, although a slight cooling trend has set in over the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Dampier Archipelago 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 Archipelago lies off the Pilbara coast in the far north of Western Australia, made up of dozens of rocky islands surrounded by warm, clear water. Sea temperatures here are high compared with southern Australia and remain swimmable all year. In summer, from December to February, the water is usually around 27–30°C, feeling very warm and sometimes almost bath-like. Autumn stays hot at roughly 25–28°C, while winter brings only a modest drop, typically around 22–24°C. Spring warms quickly again, often reaching 24–27°C as calmer weather returns.