S'Archittu Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(Sardinia, Italy)

Today's S'Archittu sea temperature is 77 °F

(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Mean: 76 °F
Range: 73 °F to 81 °F
Statistics for 19 Jul (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 82 °F once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (75 °F) warm too. Staying warm in the water won't be a problem in board-shorts, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    Italy Sea Water Temperature

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

    Map of current Italy
    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 S'Archittu. 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.

    S'Archittu 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.

    S'Archittu sea temperatures peak in the range 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F) on around the 17th of August and are at their minimum on about the 1st of March, in the range 13 to 14°C (55 to 57°F). Year round warm sea temperatures at S'Archittu climb to their warmest in the middle of August. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. The minimum sea temperatures at S'Archittu at the beginning of March 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 S'Archittu 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 S'Archittu. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

     

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