Can I swim at Sawtell Beach right now?

The sea at Sawtell Beach is currently 20.2°C — good swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find the water comfortable when it's above 22°C; below 18°C feels fresh and a wetsuit is recommended.

What will the sea temperature be at Sawtell Beach next week?

Based on long-term July averages and the latest marine model, expect the sea around Sawtell Beach to sit close to 16.0°C over the next 7 days. Check the live 7-day chart above for the exact daily outlook.

When is the best month to swim at Sawtell Beach?

January – February – March are typically the warmest months to swim at Sawtell Beach, with sea temperatures at their seasonal peak.

Do I need a wetsuit at Sawtell Beach?

With water currently at 20.2°C: above 22°C no wetsuit needed; 18–22°C a shorty is comfortable for long swims; 14–18°C a 3/2mm full suit; below 14°C a 4/3mm or thicker.

Australia

New South Wales · Tasman Sea

Sawtell Beach

Family north-NSW beach.

Mild water with a light chop and a light breeze — good swimming conditions.

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Sea temperature now

20.2°Cwarm

Good

Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine

Air temperature

20.7°C

Wave height

0.9 m

Wind

11.4 km/h

UV index

3.0 UV index

Location

Sawtell Beach on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.

7-day forecast

Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.

Wetsuit recommendation

Shorty 2mm

At 20.2°C a 2mm shorty keeps surfers warm; lap swimmers can usually skip the neoprene.

Surf & watersports

Pleasant but not warm. A short-arm short-leg ("shorty") wetsuit traps body heat through the core while leaving arms and legs free. Open-water swimmers training for 30–60 minutes can usually go without; longer sessions benefit from a thin swim wetsuit.

Open-water swimming

Most swimmers fine to 60 minutes without; consider a 2mm swim suit beyond.

Recommendation tuned for Sawtell Beach's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at Sawtell Beach today?

The sea is currently 20.2°C — good swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.

Key takeaways

• Located in New South Wales, Australia (Tasman Sea).
• Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
• Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.

Monthly sea temperature averages

Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.

Jan22°CBest Feb23°CBest Mar22°CBest Apr20°C May18°C Jun17°C Jul16°C Aug16°C Sep17°C Oct19°C Nov20°C Dec22°CBest

16°C → 23°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

Best swim months: Jan – Feb – Mar – Apr – Nov – Dec

Month	Sea	Comfort
Jan	22°C	Warm
Feb ⭐	23°C	Warm
Mar	22°C	Warm
Apr	20°C	Pleasant
May	18°C	Pleasant
Jun	17°C	Bracing
Jul	16°C	Bracing
Aug	16°C	Bracing
Sep	17°C	Bracing
Oct	19°C	Pleasant
Nov	20°C	Pleasant
Dec	22°C	Warm

Can you swim here? — Sawtell Beach