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Warmest sea temperature in Australia in August

Where the sea is warmest across Australia during August, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Surfers Paradise (Queensland, Australia) tops the list at around 22°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Surfers Paradise
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  2. 2
    Mooloolaba Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  3. 3
    Maroochydore Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  4. 4
    Alexandra Headland
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  5. 5
    Kawana Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  6. 6
    Caloundra Kings Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  7. 7
    Noosa Main Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  8. 8
    Sunshine Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  9. 9
    Peregian Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  10. 10
    Coolum Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  11. 11
    Rainbow Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  12. 12
    Agnes Water
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  13. 13
    Whitehaven Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  14. 14
    Airlie Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  15. 15
    Magnetic Island Horseshoe
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  16. 16
    The Strand Townsville
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  17. 17
    Mission Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  18. 18
    Palm Cove
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  19. 19
    Trinity Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  20. 20
    Four Mile Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  21. 21
    Cape Tribulation Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  22. 22
    Ellis Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  23. 23
    Kirra Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  24. 24
    Tugun Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average
  25. 25
    Bilinga Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
    22°C
    August average

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Australia in August — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Australia in August?
Surfers Paradise in Australia has the warmest sea in Australia in August, averaging about 22.0 °C. Mooloolaba Beach (22.0 °C) and Maroochydore Beach follow close behind.
How many beaches in Australia are warm enough to swim in August?
25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Australia average 22 °C or more in August, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these August sea temperatures calculated?
Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical August rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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