Where is the sea coldest in Great Barrier Reef Coast in May?

Surfers Paradise in Australia has the coldest sea in Great Barrier Reef Coast in May, averaging about 24.0 °C. Mooloolaba Beach (24.0 °C) and Maroochydore Beach are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Great Barrier Reef Coast are warm enough to swim in May?

25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Great Barrier Reef Coast average 22 °C or more in May, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.

How are these May sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Coldest sea temperature in Great Barrier Reef Coast in May

Where the sea is coolest across Great Barrier Reef Coast during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Surfers Paradise (Queensland, Australia) is the coolest at around 24°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Surfers Paradise
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
2
Mooloolaba Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
3
Maroochydore Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
4
Alexandra Headland
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
5
Kawana Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
6
Bulcock Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
7
Sunshine Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
8
Peregian Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
9
Coolum Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
10
Rainbow Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
11
Agnes Water
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
12
Whitehaven Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
13
Airlie Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
14
Magnetic Island Horseshoe
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
15
The Strand Townsville
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
16
Mission Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
17
Palm Cove
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
18
Trinity Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
19
Four Mile Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
20
Cape Tribulation Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
21
Ellis Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
22
Rainbow Bay
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
23
Tugun Beach
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
24
Palm Beach QLD
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average
25
Miami Beach QLD
Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
May average

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Great Barrier Reef Coast in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Great Barrier Reef Coast in May?: Surfers Paradise in Australia has the coldest sea in Great Barrier Reef Coast in May, averaging about 24.0 °C. Mooloolaba Beach (24.0 °C) and Maroochydore Beach are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Great Barrier Reef Coast are warm enough to swim in May?: 25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Great Barrier Reef Coast average 22 °C or more in May, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these May sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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