Swimming in Australia in july 2024 Sea temperature by city in july

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

As for Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns, Darwin, Gold Coast, Fraser Island, Port Hedland, Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula), Cape Tribulation, Dampier, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands, Ballina, Bowen, Broome, Buderim, Bundaberg, Byron Bay, Cooktown, Geraldton, Hervey Bay, Thursday Island, Innisfail, Nhulunbuy, Noosaville, Port Douglas, Tin Can Bay, Townsville and Trinity Beach, swimming is pleasant in july. The sea water is 72°F on average (min: 69°F/max: 74°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in july in Sydney, Perth, Port Macquarie, Cockatoo Island, Fremantle, Bateau Bay, Batemans Bay, Bondi beach, Bunbury, Busselton, Coffs Harbour, Forster, Gladstone, Mandurah, Manly beach, Margaret River, Newcastle, Umina, Wollongong and Yeppoon 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 july in Melbourne, Streaky Bay, Warrnambool, Baird Bay, Eden, Merimbula and Port Lincoln is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 60°F (min: 57°F/max: 62°F).

Forget about swimming in Hobart, Adelaide, Tasmania, Coles Bay, Devonport, Kangaroo Island, 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, Geelong, Kingscote and Port Pirie in july! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 54°F (and only 57°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!