Quintana Jetty Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Quintana Jetty won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

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 Quintana Jetty. 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.

Quintana Jetty water temperatures peak in the range 28 to 30°C (82 to 86°F) on around the 2nd of August and are at their coldest on about the 5th of February, in the range 16 to 20°C (61 to 68°F). Year round warm water temperatures at Quintana Jetty climb to their warmest in early August. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. The coldest seasonal water temperatures at Quintana Jetty at the beginning of 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 Quintana Jetty 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 Quintana Jetty. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.