Middle Camp Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Middle Camp Beach: 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

While water temperatures in Middle Camp Beach declined overall during the past month, they have shown a noticeable rebound over the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Middle Camp Beach will be 22.4°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

Middle Camp Beach, south of Newcastle on the New South Wales coast, fronts the open Tasman Sea and experiences the familiar seasonal changes seen along this stretch of coastline. In summer, the ocean is at its warmest, usually sitting between about 22–26 °C, which feels comfortable for longer swims and time in the water. Autumn brings a gradual cool-down, with sea temperatures commonly around 20–23 °C. Winter is cooler but still swimmable for many, generally ranging from 16–20 °C, while spring sees a steady rise from roughly 18 °C into the low twenties as calmer weather returns.