Headstone Point – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Headstone Point: 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

Water temperatures in Headstone Pointfell over the past month, but have levelled out during the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Headstone Point will be 23.5°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

Headstone Point sits on the rugged coastline of Norfolk Island, where the Pacific Ocean brings clear water and a mild, subtropical feel through most of the year. Sea temperatures here change gradually with the seasons rather than sharply. In summer, from December to February, the water usually sits around 23–25 °C, which feels comfortably warm for swimming. Autumn sees temperatures ease back to roughly 21–23 °C, while winter is cooler but still manageable at about 19–21 °C. During spring, the sea slowly warms again, typically ranging between 21–23 °C as calmer weather becomes more common.