Oceanic Pier Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Cool Oceanic Pier water temperature today (14 °C / 57 °F) and cold weather (windchill of 2 °C / 36 °F) but at least there should be some sunshine to help stay warm. We suggest wearing a good spring wetsuit, ideally with a neoprene hood, maybe neoprene boots and gloves too.

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 Oceanic Pier. 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.

Oceanic Pier sea temperatures peak in the range 27 to 29°C (81 to 84°F) on around the 19th of July and are at their minimum on about the 1st of February, in the range 17 to 22°C (63 to 72°F). Year round warm sea temperatures at Oceanic Pier climb to their maximum in the third week of July. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Oceanic Pier sea temperatures are minimum at the beginning of February. 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 Oceanic Pier 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 Oceanic Pier. 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.