Norries Head – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Norries Head: 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 Norries Headfell over the past month, but have levelled out during the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Norries Head will be 25.7°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

Norries Head sits on the far north coast of New South Wales, overlooking the Coral Sea and influenced by warm subtropical currents. Water temperatures in this area stay relatively mild throughout the year. During summer, the sea commonly reaches around 25–27 °C, providing comfortable conditions for swimming and spending extended time in the water. Autumn often remains warm, with temperatures typically between 23–25 °C and generally settled weather. Spring begins cooler at roughly 21–23 °C before warming steadily as summer approaches. Winter is the coolest season, but ocean temperatures usually stay around 19–21 °C, which many locals still find suitable on calm, sunny days.