Haleiwa/Toilet Bowl Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (25 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Haleiwa/Toilet Bowl 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 Haleiwa/Toilet Bowl. 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.

Haleiwa/Toilet Bowl sea temperatures peak in the range 26 to 28°C (79 to 82°F) on around the 11th of September and are at their minimum on about the 12th of February, in the range 23 to 25°C (73 to 77°F). Year round warm sea temperatures at Haleiwa/Toilet Bowl climb to their maximum in the second week of September. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Haleiwa/Toilet Bowl sea temperatures are always warm but dip to their minimum in the second 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 Haleiwa/Toilet Bowl 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 Haleiwa/Toilet Bowl. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.