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Hervey Bay Water Temperature & Waves

Wave heights, swell and water temperature for Hervey Bay.

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Hervey Bay · Marine Forecast

Waves, water, boating comfort & water temperature

Marine forecasts are guidance only. Conditions can change quickly on exposed water.

Current marine state

Current wave

0.32 m

Max wave

0.32 m

Wave period

2.8 s

Swell

0.22 m

Wind wave

0.28 m

Water temp

25.5 C

Sun

1 Nov

Wave

0.32 m

Period

4.5 s

Swell

0.22 m

Wind wave

0.28 m

Mon

2 Nov

Wave

0.42 m

Period

3.1 s

Swell

0.3 m

Wind wave

0.38 m

Tue

3 Nov

Wave

0.58 m

Period

3.4 s

Swell

0.32 m

Wind wave

0.56 m

Wed

4 Nov

Wave

0.62 m

Period

3.95 s

Swell

0.42 m

Wind wave

0.6 m

Thu

5 Nov

Wave

0.42 m

Period

4.4 s

Swell

0.4 m

Wind wave

0.1 m

Fri

6 Nov

Wave

0.18 m

Period

3.75 s

Swell

0.14 m

Wind wave

0.02 m

Sat

7 Nov

Wave

0.46 m

Period

3.75 s

Swell

0.18 m

Wind wave

0.42 m

Marine interpretation

Wave: low Water: low

Wave conditions look relatively calm in the current marine data.

Marine caution

Even with lower waves, wave height and conditions can vary depending on wind and local water movement. Forecast wave heights are averages rather than peak conditions. Individual waves may exceed the forecast height at times. Wind and local chop can quickly affect comfort and control. Wave period around 4.5 s can influence how conditions feel on the water. Conditions in open water can change quickly, so keep checking throughout the session.

Water temperature

Water temperature is around 25.5 C, which presents lower immersion concern in calmer conditions. Cool or cold water can affect grip, coordination, and swimming ability. Hypothermia is a real risk, particularly if you become immersed in the water. Wind and rough water can increase the impact of an accidental immersion.

Check local marine warnings, ramps, vessel limits and current conditions before heading out.

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