Urangan – current water temperature and swimming conditions

Water Temperature in Urangan: 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 Urangan 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 Urangan will be 23.7°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

Urangan sits on the western side of Hervey Bay in Central Queensland, fronting the calm waters of the Coral Sea, and enjoys mild to warm water temperatures for most of the year. In summer, from around December to March, sea temperatures usually sit between 24 and 26 °C, making the water comfortable without feeling overly warm. During winter, typically June to August, temperatures drop to around 18–20 °C, which can feel cool on entry but is still suitable for swimming on sunny, low-wind days. Spring and autumn are often the most comfortable seasons overall, with water temperatures commonly ranging from 21–23 °C and generally settled weather.