INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Ningaloo - Coral Bay Water Temperature
Updated Sun 15:55 (Australia/Brisbane)
Australia · Forecast updated Nov 8, 2026, 15:55 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
22.2°C
72.0°F
Mild water
Valid Nov 8, 2026, 15:55 (Australia/Brisbane). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.7°C below
The typical November average is 23.9°C (75.0°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 22.2°C, versus 22.1°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Mild water
A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Ningaloo - Coral Bay, typical monthly averages range from about 22.3°C (72.1°F) in August to 27.0°C (80.6°F) in March.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Ningaloo - Coral Bay has been 22.4°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3–28.1°C | 25.5°C / 77.9°F |
| February | 25.6–26.3°C | 26.0°C / 78.8°F |
| March | 26.0–28.4°C | 27.0°C / 80.6°F |
| April | 25.7–28.1°C | 27.0°C / 80.6°F |
| May | 25.5–26.7°C | 26.1°C / 79.0°F |
| June | 23.4–24.7°C | 24.2°C / 75.6°F |
| July | 21.6–23.1°C | 22.4°C / 72.3°F |
| August | 21.9–22.8°C | 22.3°C / 72.1°F |
| September | 22.1–22.8°C | 22.4°C / 72.3°F |
| October | 22.6–23.3°C | 23.0°C / 73.4°F |
| November | 23.6–24.4°C | 23.9°C / 75.0°F |
| December | 24.6–26.5°C | 25.2°C / 77.4°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-23.13, 113.71). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Ningaloo - Coral Bay in January
Typical January water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 25.5°C (77.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.3–28.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: December 25.2°C · February 26.0°C.
Ningaloo - Coral Bay in February
Typical February water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 26.0°C (78.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.6–26.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: January 25.5°C · March 27.0°C.
Ningaloo - Coral Bay in March
Typical March water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 27.0°C (80.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.0–28.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: February 26.0°C · April 27.0°C.
Ningaloo - Coral Bay in April
Typical April water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 27.0°C (80.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.7–28.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: March 27.0°C · May 26.1°C.
Ningaloo - Coral Bay in May
Typical May water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 26.1°C (79.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.5–26.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: April 27.0°C · June 24.2°C.
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Ningaloo - Coral Bay in June
Typical June water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 24.2°C (75.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.4–24.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 26.1°C · July 22.4°C.
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Ningaloo - Coral Bay in July
Typical July water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 22.4°C (72.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.6–23.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: June 24.2°C · August 22.3°C.
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Ningaloo - Coral Bay in August
Typical August water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 22.3°C (72.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.9–22.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: July 22.4°C · September 22.4°C.
Ningaloo - Coral Bay in September
Typical September water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 22.4°C (72.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.1–22.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: August 22.3°C · October 23.0°C.
Ningaloo - Coral Bay in October
Typical October water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 23.0°C (73.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.6–23.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: September 22.4°C · November 23.9°C.
Ningaloo - Coral Bay in November
Typical November water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 23.9°C (75.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.6–24.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: October 23.0°C · December 25.2°C.
Ningaloo - Coral Bay in December
Typical December water temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 25.2°C (77.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.6–26.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: November 23.9°C · January 25.5°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22.8°C / 73.0°F | 24.0°C / 75.1°F | 24.9°C / 76.8°F |
| July | 22.3°C / 72.1°F | 23.1°C / 73.6°F | 24.0°C / 75.2°F |
| August | 22.1°C / 71.8°F | 22.7°C / 72.8°F | 23.5°C / 74.3°F |
| September | 21.8°C / 71.2°F | 22.4°C / 72.4°F | 23.0°C / 73.4°F |
| October | 21.8°C / 71.2°F | 22.5°C / 72.5°F | 23.2°C / 73.8°F |
| November | 21.9°C / 71.4°F | 22.2°C / 71.9°F | 22.5°C / 72.5°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3864 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Ningaloo - Coral Bay
Sheltered bay where the Ningaloo reef sits just metres off the beach.
- Area
- Western Australia
Ningaloo - Coral Bay Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Ningaloo - Coral Bay today?
The current sea surface temperature near Ningaloo - Coral Bay is 22.2°C (72.0°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 22.4°C.
When is the water warmest in Ningaloo - Coral Bay?
The water is typically warmest in March, at around 27.0°C (80.6°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Ningaloo - Coral Bay?
The water is typically coldest in August, at around 22.3°C (72.1°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Ningaloo - Coral Bay today?
At 22.2°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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