Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Goat, Australia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Goat...

Goat is an island in Australia. It is one of the islands of the Whitsunday Islands island group. The water temperature around Goat varies slightly during the year. The temperature ranges from 17.3°C (63.1°F) in July up to 26.2°C (79.2°F) in the month of February, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 22°C (72°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Goat is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Goat?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters around Goat is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Goat. A spot that might be worth checking out is Cylinder, which is 11.2km (17.9miles) away from Goat. Click here to check out more information on Cylinder and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Goat are South Stradie, which is 28.8km (17.9miles) away, and The Spit, located ca 29.3km (18.2miles) from Goat.

Are there white sand beaches near by?

Not many beaches are near to Goat. A good beach nearby is Ninety Mile Beach, which is 1216.6km (755.6miles) away from Goat. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Bayleys Beach, roughly 1279.7km (794.8miles) away from Goat.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Goat?

The sea temperature around Goat is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (79°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or 1mm top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during summer, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 17°C (63°F). In this season, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing near Goat?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F) during summer. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during winter when water temperatures go up to 21 to 26°C (70-79°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Goat: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Goat...

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