Lighthouse Bombie Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

A hot and sunny day, feeling like 30 °C / 86 °F even after we account for wind, and very warm water temperature (28 °C / 83 °F) too at Lighthouse Bombie. Surfers may need a thin summer wetsuit or at least a rash vest to block the UV.

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

Map of current Australia 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 Lighthouse Bombie. 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.

Lighthouse Bombie sea water temperatures peak in the range 26 to 30°C (79 to 86°F) on around the 15th of March and are at their lowest on about the 5th of September, in the range 22 to 23°C (72 to 73°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Lighthouse Bombie climb to their highest in mid March. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Lighthouse Bombie sea water temperatures are always warm but dip to their lowest at the beginning of September. 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 Lighthouse Bombie 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 Lighthouse Bombie. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

Latest surface water temperature for the entire globe. Click the image to view a larger version.