Fairlight – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Fairlight: Daily Trends, Historical Records, and Forecast

✅ This water feels mild to warm and is comfortable for the majority of swimmers. Swimming is enjoyable, though longer stays may feel cooler for some people, especially in windy conditions. These temperatures are well suited to family outings and active swimming, particularly on warm days.

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 month, water temperatures in Fairlight have stayed mostly steady, but a warming trend has developed over the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Fairlight will be 23.2°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

Fairlight sits just east of Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, overlooking the calmer waters leading into the Tasman Sea. Water temperatures here follow the same seasonal pattern as the surrounding coastline but often feel a touch milder thanks to the sheltered setting. In summer, the water usually sits around 22–26 °C, which is comfortable for longer swims. Autumn brings a gradual cooling to roughly 20–23 °C. Winter is cooler but still manageable for many swimmers, with temperatures generally between 16–20 °C, while spring sees a steady warm-up from about 18 °C into the low twenties as the weather settles.