Mudjimba Island (Woman Island) Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25 °C / 77 °F once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27 °C / 81 °F) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Mudjimba Island (Woman Island) won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

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 Mudjimba Island (Woman Island). 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.

Mudjimba Island (Woman Island) sea temperatures peak in the range 26 to 28°C (79 to 82°F) on around the 8th of February and are at their coldest on about the 25th of July, in the range 20 to 22°C (68 to 72°F). Year round warm sea temperatures at Mudjimba Island (Woman Island) climb to their warmest in early to mid February. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Mudjimba Island (Woman Island) sea temperatures are coldest in late July. Surfers should use a 2mm long sleeve shorty or a 3/2mm spring wetsuit if the wind is up.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Mudjimba Island (Woman Island) 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 Mudjimba Island (Woman Island). 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.