Okuragahama Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

The water temperature (18 °C / 66 °F) at Okuragahama is quite warm but you will need at least quality spring wetsuit, and maybe neoprene hood because it will be cloudy with an effective air temperature of just (9 °C / 48 °F). No need for neoprene boots or gloves.

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

Map of current Japan 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 Okuragahama. 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.

Okuragahama water temperatures peak in the range 27 to 30°C (81 to 86°F) on around the 5th of August and are at their minimum on about the 29th of February, in the range 17 to 19°C (63 to 66°F). Year round warm water temperatures at Okuragahama climb to their warmest at the beginning of August. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. The minimum Okuragahama water temperatures in late February require something like a 3/2mm fully sealed wetsuit.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Okuragahama 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 Okuragahama. 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.