Water temperature in South West Rocks

This data the coastal South West Rocks 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.

Current ocean temperature in South West Rocks

Water temperature in South West Rocks today is 20.7°C. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Pacific Ocean near South West Rocks was recorded in 2023 and was 22.2°C, and the coldest was recorded in 2019 at 20°C. Sea water temperature in South West Rocks is expected to rise to 21.3°C in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in South West Rocks is 20.8°C, the minimum temperature is 18.4°C, and the maximum is 23.1°C.

The swimming season in South West Rocks lasts from January to December, twelve months per year! During those months, South West Rocks water temperature does not drop below 20°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in South West Rocks in winter reaches 20.3°C, in spring 21°C, in summer the average temperature rises to 24.6°C, and in autumn it is 24.1°C.

South West Rocks water temperature now

The ocean salinity in South West Rocks is 35.64‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in South West Rocks for today

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 South West Rocks. 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 South West Rocks. Data in table shown for 18 October 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

Surf report in South West Rocks

South West Rocks weather forecast

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show South West Rocks temperature today (18 October 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast South West Rocks.

0-3 h	3-6 h	6-9 h	9-12 h
16.6°C	15.9°C	15.6°C	21.7°C

12-15 h	15-18 h	18-21 h	21-24 h
26.3°C	23.2°C	18.7°C	16.3°C

South West Rocks water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in South West Rocks. 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 South West Rocks 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

Chart monthly average water temperature in South West Rocks

The nearest beaches and cities from South West Rocks with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

	Water	Weather		Wave
Scotts Head	19.9°C	20°C		1.28 m
Hat Head	20.6°C	23°C		1.4 m
Valla Beach	19.9°C	20°C		1.26 m
Urunga	19.7°C	20°C		1.11 m
Boambee	19.4°C	20°C		1.05 m
Moonee Beach	19.8°C	20°C		1.04 m
Bonny Hills	20.5°C	21°C		1.25 m
Emerald Beach	19.9°C	20°C		1.04 m
Woolgoolga	20.1°C	20°C		0.98 m
Sandy Beach	20.1°C	20°C		0.98 m

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Our report for South West Rocks is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.