Gaza Harbourmouth Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 27 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (23 °C) warm too. Staying warm in the water won't be a problem in board-shorts, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

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

Map of current Israel 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 Gaza Harbourmouth. 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.

Gaza Harbourmouth sea temperatures peak in the range 27 to 29°C (81 to 84°F) on around the 9th of August and are at their minimum on about the 29th of February, in the range 16 to 18°C (61 to 64°F). Year round warm sea temperatures at Gaza Harbourmouth climb to their maximum in early to mid August. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. The minimum seasonal sea temperatures at Gaza Harbourmouth in late February 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 Gaza Harbourmouth 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 Gaza Harbourmouth. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.