Oak Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Oak 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 Oak 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 Oak Beach will be 26.6°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

Oak Beach is a small, relaxed coastal community just south of Port Douglas, facing the warm waters of the Coral Sea. Thanks to the tropical Far North Queensland climate, water temperatures remain fairly stable throughout the year. In the wet season, from around November to April, the sea is typically very warm, usually between 27–30 °C. During the drier winter months from May to October, temperatures ease back only slightly, most often sitting in the range of about 23–26 °C. Even at the coolest time of year, the water is mild and comfortable compared with southern Australian beaches.