Durand Eastman Beach Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Cold water temperature (10 °C) at Durand Eastman Beach accompanied by sub-zero wind chill temperatures (-1 °C). Wearing a thick winter wetsuit, neoprene hood, gloves and boots. A bitterly cold and overcast day.

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

Map of current United States 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 Durand Eastman Beach. 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.

Durand Eastman Beach water temperatures peak in the range 19 to 24°C (66 to 75°F) on around the 12th of August and are at their minimum on about the 10th of February, in the range 1 to 3°C (34 to 37°F). Durand Eastman Beach water temperatures are warmest in the second week of August. Surfers should use a 2mm long sleeve shorty or a 3/2mm spring wetsuit if the wind is up. The minimum water temperatures at Durand Eastman Beach mean that you will need a flexible 6/5/4mm wetsuit or a well fitting 5/4mm wetsuit with gloves and 5mm neoprene booties and a hood to surf here in early to mid February.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Durand Eastman Beach 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 Durand Eastman Beach. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.