Exmouth – current water temperature and swimming conditions

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

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Exmouth will be 25.3°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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25°C

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Annual Water Temperature Trend

Exmouth sits at the tip of the North West Cape, where the Indian Ocean meets the sheltered waters of Exmouth Gulf, and that geography makes a big difference to swimming conditions. Water temperatures here are warm year-round. In summer, from December to February, the sea typically ranges between 25–28°C, feeling very comfortable for long swims. Autumn stays warm at around 24–27°C, while winter brings only a slight cool-down to roughly 21–23°C. Spring warms quickly again, usually sitting between 23–26°C as air temperatures rise and the dry season sets in.