Tugun – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Tugun: 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 Tugunfell over the past month, but have levelled out during the last week.

According to our forecast, Sea water temperature in Tugun will be 25.4°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

Tugun sits at the southern end of the Gold Coast, right on the Coral Sea, and enjoys water temperatures that make ocean swimming possible for most of the year. In summer, from around December to March, sea temperatures usually sit between 24 and 26 °C, giving the water a warm, comfortable feel even on long, hot days. During winter, typically June to August, temperatures drop back to around 20–22 °C, which can feel a little brisk at first but is still pleasant under clear skies. Spring and autumn are often ideal, with water temperatures commonly in the 22–24 °C range and generally settled weather.