North Belongil Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in North Belongil 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

Water temperatures in North Belongil 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 North Belongil Beach will be 25.6°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

North Belongil Beach sits on the northern edge of Byron Bay on the far north coast of New South Wales, facing the Coral Sea and influenced by warm subtropical waters. Sea temperatures here are comfortable for swimming across much of the year. In summer, the ocean typically reaches around 25–27 °C, making conditions ideal for extended swims. Autumn often remains pleasant, with temperatures commonly between 23–25 °C as weather patterns settle. Spring begins cooler at roughly 21–23 °C before warming steadily toward summer. Winter is the coolest season, but even then the water usually stays around 19–21 °C, which many locals still find manageable on calm, sunny days.