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Warmest sea temperature in Oceania in January

Where the sea is warmest across Oceania during January, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Surfers Paradise (Queensland, Australia) tops the list at around 27°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Surfers Paradise
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  2. 2
    Mooloolaba Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  3. 3
    Maroochydore Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  4. 4
    Alexandra Headland
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  5. 5
    Kawana Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  6. 6
    Caloundra Kings Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  7. 7
    Noosa Main Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  8. 8
    Sunshine Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  9. 9
    Peregian Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  10. 10
    Coolum Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  11. 11
    Rainbow Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  12. 12
    Agnes Water
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  13. 13
    Whitehaven Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  14. 14
    Airlie Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  15. 15
    Magnetic Island Horseshoe
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  16. 16
    The Strand Townsville
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  17. 17
    Mission Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  18. 18
    Palm Cove
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  19. 19
    Trinity Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  20. 20
    Four Mile Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  21. 21
    Cape Tribulation Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  22. 22
    Ellis Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  23. 23
    Kirra Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  24. 24
    Tugun Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average
  25. 25
    Bilinga Beach
    Queensland · Australia · Coral Sea
    Warm — comfortable swimming
    27°C
    January average

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Oceania in January — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Oceania in January?
Surfers Paradise in Australia has the warmest sea in Oceania in January, averaging about 27.0 °C. Mooloolaba Beach (27.0 °C) and Maroochydore Beach follow close behind.
How many beaches in Oceania are warm enough to swim in January?
25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Oceania average 22 °C or more in January, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these January sea temperatures calculated?
Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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