Fingal Head Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Fingal Head Beach: Daily Trends, Historical Records, and Forecast

⚠️ Water in this range feels cool but still manageable for many swimmers. Short to moderate swims are comfortable, especially in warm weather. Some people may prefer a wetsuit for longer stays, particularly when swimming actively or outside peak summer conditions.

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 Fingal Head 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 Fingal Head Beach will be 20.7°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

Fingal Head Beach sits just south of the Queensland border and enjoys a warm, subtropical influence from the Coral Sea. Water temperatures here are generally comfortable for much of the year, especially compared with beaches further south in New South Wales. In summer, the sea usually warms to around 25–27 °C, creating ideal conditions for swimming and spending extended time in the water. Autumn often holds onto that warmth, with temperatures commonly between 23–25 °C. During spring, the water starts cooler at roughly 21–23 °C before rising steadily as the days lengthen. Winter is the coolest season, but even then sea temperatures tend to sit around 19–21 °C, which many locals still find swimmable with a bit of sunshine.