Sapphire Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 Sapphire Beach will be 24.3°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

Sapphire Beach sits just north of Coffs Harbour on the far north coast of New South Wales, facing the Tasman Sea and influenced by a warm subtropical climate. Water temperatures here are comfortable for swimming across much of the year. During summer, the ocean typically warms to around 25–27 °C, making the water feel inviting for long swims and cooling off on hot days. Autumn often stays pleasant, with sea temperatures commonly between 23–25 °C as conditions become more settled. Spring begins cooler at roughly 21–23 °C before steadily warming toward summer. Winter is the coolest season, but even then the water usually sits around 19–21 °C, which many locals still find swimmable on clear, sunny days.