Baie des Singes Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Warm in and out of the water temperature at Baie des Singes today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 24 °C and a wind chill of 23 °C, most surfers will choose a shorty or a summer suit or just board shorts.

Map of current Madagascar Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current Madagascar Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Baie des Singes. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Baie des Singes sea water temperatures peak in the range 26 to 28°C (79 to 82°F) on around the 2nd of February and are at their lowest on about the 4th of August, in the range 22 to 24°C (72 to 75°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Baie des Singes climb to their maximum in early February. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Baie des Singes sea water temperatures are always warm but dip to their lowest in early August. You'll need a 2mm neoprene top or a shorty at dawn/dusk or if it's windy.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Baie des Singes can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Baie des Singes. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.