Jailbreak Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(Sandaun, Papua New Guinea)

Today's Jailbreak sea temperature is 86 °F

(Which is 2.2°F warmer than normal for this time of year)

Mean: 84 °F
Range: 82 °F to 85 °F
Statistics for 12 Jul (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 84 °F once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (84 °F) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Jailbreak won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    Papua New Guinea Sea Water Temperature

    Map of current Papua New Guinea
    Surface Water Temperatures
    based on measurements from oceanographic satellites
    Papua New Guinea Water Temperature Anomaly

    Map of current Papua New Guinea
    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 Jailbreak. 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.

    Jailbreak 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.

    Jailbreak sea water temperatures peak in the range 29 to 30°C (84 to 86°F) on around the 13th of November and are at their coldest on about the 20th of July, in the range 28 to 30°C (82 to 86°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Jailbreak mean that a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year

    Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Jailbreak 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 Jailbreak. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

     

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