Skinners (Flat Rock) Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Very warm in and out of the water temperature at Skinners (Flat Rock) today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 25 °C / 78 °F and a wind chill of 23 °C / 73 °F, most surfers will choose a shorty, boardshorts or a summer suit.

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 Skinners (Flat Rock). 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.

Skinners (Flat Rock) sea temperatures peak in the range 25 to 27°C (77 to 81°F) on around the 5th of February and are at their lowest on about the 15th of August, in the range 19 to 21°C (66 to 70°F). Year round warm sea temperatures at Skinners (Flat Rock) climb to their maximum at the beginning of February. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Skinners (Flat Rock) sea temperatures are lowest in mid August. 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 Skinners (Flat Rock) 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 Skinners (Flat Rock). 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.