South Mission Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in South Mission 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 South Mission Beach 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 South Mission Beach will be 26.4°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

South Mission Beach sits along a long, open stretch of Queensland’s North Coast, facing the Coral Sea and known for its warm, tropical water temperatures. Through summer, from about December to March, the sea is usually around 27–29 °C, making the water very comfortable for extended swims. In winter, roughly June to August, temperatures ease back to around 22–24 °C, which is still mild by Australian standards and suits swimming on calm, sunny days. Autumn and spring tend to be particularly pleasant, with water temperatures commonly sitting between 24–26 °C and less humidity than mid-summer.