Rock Sound Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 26 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Rock Sound won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

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

Map of current Bahamas 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 Rock Sound. 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.

Rock Sound water temperatures peak in the range 28 to 30°C (82 to 86°F) on around the 9th of August and are at their lowest on about the 6th of February, in the range 23 to 25°C (73 to 77°F). Year round warm water temperatures at Rock Sound climb to their warmest in early to mid August. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Rock Sound water temperatures are always warm but dip to their lowest in the first week of February. 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 Rock Sound 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 Rock Sound. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.