This data the coastal Goolwa ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Goolwa today is 14.1°C. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Goolwa was recorded in 2023 and was 15.4°C, and the coldest was recorded in 2012 at 13.4°C. Sea water temperature in Goolwa is expected to rise to 14.4°C in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Goolwa is 14.1°C, the minimum temperature is 12.6°C, and the maximum is 16.5°C.
The swimming season in Goolwa lasts from January to March. During those months, Goolwa water temperature does not drop below 20°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Goolwa in winter reaches 13.9°C, in spring 15.6°C, in summer the average temperature rises to 19.8°C, and in autumn it is 17.9°C.
20 September 2025 |
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today temp |
14.1°C |
19 September 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
14.1°C |
The ocean salinity in Goolwa is 35.64‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Goolwa. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Goolwa. Data in table shown for 20 September 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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7' 7" | 7' 3" | 6' 11" | 6' 7" |
2.32 m | 2.21 m | 2.1 m | 2.01 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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6' 4" | 6' 4" | 6' 3" | 6' 5" |
1.94 m | 1.93 m | 1.91 m | 1.96 m |
Data in a table show Goolwa temperature today (20 September 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Goolwa.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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10.7°C | 10.4°C | 9.9°C | 10.7°C |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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11.9°C | 13.2°C | 12.7°C | 12°C |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Goolwa: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Goolwa. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Goolwa on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 20.3°C | 17.5°C | 22.7°C | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in January | ||||
February | 20.1°C | 17.6°C | 22.7°C | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in February | ||||
March | 19.5°C | 17.2°C | 22.7°C | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in March | ||||
April | 18°C | 15.7°C | 20.4°C | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in April | ||||
May | 16.3°C | 14.2°C | 18.3°C | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in May | ||||
June | 14.7°C | 13.1°C | 16.3°C | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in June | ||||
July | 13.6°C | 12.3°C | 15°C | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in July | ||||
August | 13.4°C | 11.9°C | 14.9°C | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in August | ||||
September | 14.1°C | 12.6°C | 16.5°C | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in September | ||||
October | 15.4°C | 13.5°C | 17.2°C | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in October | ||||
November | 17.3°C | 15°C | 20.4°C | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in November | ||||
December | 18.9°C | 17°C | 21.7°C | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Goolwa in December |