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

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

In october in Cairns, Darwin, Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula), Cape Tribulation, Broome, Cooktown, Thursday Island, Innisfail, Nhulunbuy, Port Douglas and Trinity Beach, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 83°F and an average of 80°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

As for Brisbane (Queensland), Gold Coast, Fraser Island, Port Hedland, Port Macquarie, Dampier, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands, Ballina, Bowen, Buderim, Bundaberg, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Noosaville, Tin Can Bay, Townsville and Yeppoon, swimming is pleasant in october. The sea water is 74°F on average (min: 70°F/max: 77°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in october in Sydney, Perth, Cockatoo Island, Fremantle, Bateau Bay, Batemans Bay, Bondi beach, Bunbury, Busselton, Forster, Geraldton, Mandurah, Manly beach, Margaret River, Merimbula, Newcastle, Umina and Wollongong is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 70°F, it can also go as low as 64°F. Note that the average is 67°F.

Swimming in october in Adelaide, Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Streaky Bay, Baird Bay, Eden, Kingscote, Port Lincoln and Port Pirie is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 58°F/max: 63°F).

Forget about swimming in Hobart, Tasmania, Coles Bay, Devonport, Warrnambool, Arthur River, Bay of Fires, Bicheno, Bridport, Cygnet, Dolphin Sands, George Town, Maria Island, Port Arthur, Port Campbell National Park, Smithton, Southwest National Park, St Helens, Wynyard and Geelong in october! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 54°F (and only 58°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!