Townsville – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Townsville: 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 Townsville 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 Townsville will be 25.5°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

30°C

25°C

20°C

15°C

10°c

5°C

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Annual Water Temperature Trend

Townsville sits on Queensland’s tropical North Coast, fronting the Coral Sea, where water temperatures stay warm and fairly consistent through the year. In summer, from about December to March, sea temperatures are usually around 27–29 °C, making the water feel properly tropical. During winter, roughly June to August, temperatures ease back to around 22–24 °C, which is still comfortable for swimming, especially on clear, sunny days. Spring and autumn are often the most pleasant periods, with water temperatures commonly sitting between 24–26 °C and milder conditions overall.