Swimming in Australia in november 2025 Sea temperature by city in november

In november in Australia swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

In november in Cairns, Darwin, Port Hedland, Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula), Cape Tribulation, Dampier, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands, Bowen, Broome, Cooktown, Thursday Island, Innisfail, Nhulunbuy, Port Douglas, Townsville and Trinity Beach, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 85°F and an average of 82°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

As for Brisbane (Queensland), Gold Coast, Fraser Island, Port Macquarie, Ballina, Buderim, Bundaberg, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Forster, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Noosaville, Tin Can Bay and Yeppoon, swimming is pleasant in november. The sea water is 77°F on average (min: 74°F/max: 79°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in november in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Kangaroo Island, Streaky Bay, Baird Bay, Cockatoo Island, Eden, Fremantle, Bateau Bay, Batemans Bay, Bondi beach, Bunbury, Busselton, Geraldton, Mandurah, Manly beach, Margaret River, Merimbula, Newcastle, Port Pirie, Umina and Wollongong is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 72°F, it can also go as low as 67°F. Note that the average is 69°F.

Swimming in november in Melbourne, Coles Bay, Warrnambool, Bay of Fires, Bicheno, Dolphin Sands, Port Campbell National Park, St Helens, Geelong, Kingscote and Port Lincoln is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 62°F (min: 60°F/max: 65°F).

Forget about swimming in Hobart, Tasmania, Devonport, Arthur River, Bridport, Cygnet, George Town, Maria Island, Port Arthur, Smithton, Southwest National Park and Wynyard in november! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 56°F (and only 61°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!