SESC Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.97° S 38.41° W

SESC Sea Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Issued: 2 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's SESC sea temperature is
26.2° C
0.5° 

SESC surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's SESC sea temperature is 26.2 °C

(Slightly warmer than usual (0.5° above average))

Mean: 25.7 °C
Range: 25.1 °C to 26.3 °C
Statistics for 16 Jul (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a shorty .

    Very warm in and out of the water temperature at SESC today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 26 °C and a wind chill of 24 °C, most surfers will choose a shorty, boardshorts or a summer suit.

    Brazil Sea Water Temperature

    Map of current Brazil
    Surface Water Temperatures

    (based on measurements from oceanographic satellites)
    Brazil Water Temperature Anomaly

    Map of current Brazil
    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 SESC. 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.

    SESC 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.

    SESC sea water temperatures peak in the range 27 to 29°C (81 to 84°F) on around the 29th of March and are at their minimum on about the 15th of August, in the range 24 to 26°C (75 to 79°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at SESC 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 SESC 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 SESC. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

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