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

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

Whitsunday is an island in Australia. It is located in the Whitsunday Islands island group. The water temperature around Whitsunday has slight variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 20.8°C (69.4°F) in August up to 29.1°C (84.3°F) in the month of January, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 25°C (77°F) and the best time for water activities is winter, since Whitsunday 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 Whitsunday?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters close to Whitsunday is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not too many surf spots are in close proximity to Whitsunday. A good spot nearby is Farnborough, which is 223.6km (138.9miles) away from Whitsunday. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Farnborough and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try The Springs, which is roughly 335km (208.1miles) away from Whitsunday. Another surfspot is The Springs, located 335km (208.1miles) from Whitsunday.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not many beaches are in proximity to Whitsunday. A beach, which is not too far away, is Holtekamp Beach, which is more than 1346.1km (836.1miles) away from Whitsunday. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit Hamadi Beach, 1351.5km (839.4miles) away from Whitsunday.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Whitsunday?

The water temperature around Whitsunday is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of December, January, and February. During this time, in the summer, a wetsuit is normaly not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Whitsunday. However, during late summer, water temperatures cool down to roughly 21°C (69°F). During these months, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Whitsunday?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 21 to 26°C (69-78°F) during summer. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during winter when sea temperatures reach 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Whitsunday: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Whitsunday...

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