Thornton Beach – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Thornton 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 Thornton 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 Thornton Beach will be 23.6°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

Thornton Beach lies along the Daintree coastline in Far North Queensland, fronting the Coral Sea and sharing its consistently warm, tropical water temperatures. Through the hotter wet season from roughly November to April, sea temperatures are usually around 27–30 °C, often feeling very warm on calm days. During the drier months from May to October, the water cools only modestly, typically ranging between 23–26 °C. Even in the middle of winter, the sea remains mild and comfortable compared with most beaches further south.