Rocky Point – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Rocky Point: Daily Trends, Historical Records, and Forecast

✅ This is warm water that suits almost everyone. Swimming feels easy and pleasant, even for extended stays, and there is little risk of discomfort from cooling. These temperatures are ideal for family swimming, snorkelling, and most water activities, offering a good balance between comfort and refreshment.

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 Rocky Point have been on a steady rise over the past month and have continued to climb over the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Rocky Point will be 28.4°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

Rocky Point sits on Queensland’s far northern coast facing the Arafura Sea, where the climate is firmly tropical and the water stays warm most of the year. Sea temperatures typically hover around 28–31 °C through the wet season from November to April, when humidity is high and afternoon storms are common. During the drier winter months, roughly May to October, the water cools only slightly, usually sitting between about 23–26 °C. From a purely temperature point of view, the sea here is comfortable for swimming year-round, with no real “cold” season by Australian standards.