Exmouth Sea Temperature

Updated Wed 11:46 (Australia/Brisbane)

Australia · Forecast updated Aug 12, 2026, 11:46 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

21.5°C

70.7°F

Cool water

Versus this month's average

Close to average

The August average in our archive is 21.4°C (70.6°F).

Recent trend

At least two weeks of records are needed before showing a reliable trend.

What to wear

Cool water

A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.

Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions.

Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year

In the data collected for Exmouth, monthly averages range from about 21.4°C (70.6°F) in August to 21.4°C (70.6°F) in August.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Exmouth has been 21.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.

Month Min Average Max
August 21.2°C / 70.2°F 21.4°C / 70.6°F 21.8°C / 71.2°F

Profile calculated from 92 hourly forecast records across 1 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Exmouth

Ningaloo gateway with shore-access reef, turtles and seasonal whale sharks.

Area
Western Australia

Exmouth Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Exmouth today?

The current sea surface temperature in Exmouth is 21.5°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 21.6°C.

When is the water warmest in Exmouth?

The warmest monthly average in the Exmouth archive is August, at around 21.4°C (70.6°F).

When is the water coldest in Exmouth?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is August, at around 21.4°C (70.6°F).

Can you swim in Exmouth today?

At 21.5°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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