Skennars Head – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Skennars Head: 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

While water temperatures in Skennars Head declined overall during the past month, they have shown a noticeable rebound over the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Skennars Head will be 25.7°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

Skennars Head sits on the far north coast of New South Wales, just south of Ballina, facing the Coral Sea and influenced by a warm subtropical climate. Water temperatures here are suitable for swimming through much of the year. In summer, the ocean commonly reaches around 25–27 °C, creating comfortable conditions for longer swims and time in the water. Autumn often stays mild, with temperatures typically between 23–25 °C as weather patterns become more settled. Spring begins cooler at roughly 21–23 °C before warming steadily toward summer. Winter is the coolest season, but even then sea temperatures usually sit around 19–21 °C, which many locals still find swimmable on clear, sunny days.