Balneario Novo Quintao Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

The water temperature (20 °C) at Balneario Novo Quintao is warm. If the sun shines as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 13 °C, allowing for wind effects.

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

Map of current Brazil 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 Balneario Novo Quintao. 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.

Balneario Novo Quintao sea temperatures peak in the range 24 to 26°C (75 to 79°F) on around the 6th of March and are at their minimum on about the 12th of August, in the range 13 to 18°C (55 to 64°F). Balneario Novo Quintao sea temperatures are always warm reach their warmest in the first week of March. You'll need a 2mm neoprene top or a shorty at dawn/dusk or if it's windy. The minimum seasonal sea temperatures at Balneario Novo Quintao in the second week of August lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Balneario Novo Quintao 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 Balneario Novo Quintao. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.