Rocky Point – current water temperature and swimming conditions

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

✅ Water at this temperature is very warm and feels almost tropical. Swimming is comfortable for most people, even for long periods, with no sensation of cold. These conditions are ideal for relaxed swimming, floating, and water play, especially for families and casual swimmers. However, during very hot weather, the water may feel less refreshing, and short breaks are often welcome.

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 Rocky Point declined overall during the past month, they have shown a noticeable rebound over the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Rocky Point will be 30.2°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.