Surfer's Paradise Surf Break

Surfer's Paradise Sea Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Lat Long: 51.35° N 3.28° E

Issued: 7 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Surfer's Paradise sea temperature is
17.7° C

3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Surfer's Paradise surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Surfer's Paradise sea temperature is 17.7 °C

(3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Mean: 14.2 °C
Range: 12.3 °C to 15.9 °C
Statistics for 21 Jun (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.

    Cloudy and warm but the water temperature at Surfer's Paradise will be noticeably colder than the air today. Most surfers will need a spring wetsuit. Feeling warmer out of the water than in the sea today.

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    Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

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    Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Surfer's Paradise. 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.

    Surfer's Paradise 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.

    Surfer's Paradise sea water temperatures peak in the range 16 to 20°C (61 to 68°F) on around the 17th of August and are at their lowest on about the 23rd of February, in the range 4 to 9°C (39 to 48°F). The maximum seasonal sea water temperatures at Surfer's Paradise in the middle of August lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots. The lowest sea water temperatures at Surfer's Paradise mean that you will need a flexible 6/5/4mm wetsuit or a well fitting 5/4mm wetsuit with gloves and 5mm neoprene booties and a hood to surf here in the fourth week of February.

    Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Surfer's Paradise 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 Surfer's Paradise. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

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