Merimbula Bar Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide
(Far South New South Wales, Australia)
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Today's Merimbula Bar sea temperature is 17.5 °C.
Statistics for 22 May (1981–2005)
– mean: 17.5 °C,
range: 16.8 °C
to 18.9 °C
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The water temperature (17 °C) at Merimbula Bar is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 15 °C.
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 Merimbula Bar. 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.
Merimbula Bar sea water temperatures peak in the range 19 to 22°C (66 to 72°F) on around the 5th of February and are at their coldest on about the 8th of August, in the range 13 to 16°C (55 to 61°F). Merimbula Bar sea water temperatures are highest at the beginning of February. Surfers should use a 2mm long sleeve shorty or a 3/2mm spring wetsuit if the wind is up. The coldest sea water temperatures at Merimbula Bar in early to mid August are ideally suited to a 4/3mm wetsuit + 3mm boots, although a 5/3mm wetsuit may be preferable for longer sessions and cold windy days.
Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Merimbula Bar 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 Merimbula Bar. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.
