Frailes South Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(Baja Sur, Mexico)

Today's Frailes South sea temperature is 26.3 °C

(Which is 3.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Mean: 22.5 °C
Range: 21.2 °C to 24.3 °C
Statistics for 07 May (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

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

    Mexico Sea Water Temperature

    Map of current Mexico
    Surface Water Temperatures
    based on measurements from oceanographic satellites
    Mexico Water Temperature Anomaly

    Map of current Mexico
    Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

    (compared with long term averages
    at this time of year)

    (click thumbnails to expand)

    Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Frailes South. 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.

    Frailes South Water Temperature Graph

    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.

    Frailes South water temperatures peak in the range 27 to 30°C (81 to 86°F) on around the 4th of September and are at their minimum on about the 10th of March, in the range 20 to 23°C (68 to 73°F). Year round warm water temperatures at Frailes South climb to their warmest in early September. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Frailes South water temperatures are minimum in early to mid March. 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 Frailes South 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 Frailes South. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

     

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