July is a popular month to ask about Friendly Beaches because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 15.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Tasman Sea.
Friendly Beaches sea temperature in July — averages 15.0°C
The sea at Friendly Beaches in Australia averages 15.0°C during July, based on long-run climatology for the Tasman Sea. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · July
15.0°C
mild · Fair
Live water now
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July
Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 15.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Friendly Beaches
Can you swim at Friendly Beaches in July? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Friendly Beaches in August? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Friendly Beaches in September? — 16.0°C water16.0°CCan you swim at Friendly Beaches in October? — 18.0°C water18.0°CCan you swim at Friendly Beaches in November? — 20.0°C water20.0°CCan you swim at Friendly Beaches in December? — 22.0°C water22.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Friendly Beaches in July?
Friendly Beaches averages 15.0°C in July, based on long-run climatology for the Tasman Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Friendly Beaches in July?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 15.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Friendly Beaches in July?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.