Taft (Siltetz River) Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(North Oregon, USA)

Today's Taft (Siltetz River) sea temperature is 12.1 °C

(Which is normal for this time of year)

Mean: 12.0 °C
Range: 10.8 °C to 13.0 °C
Statistics for 13 May (1981–2005)
  • wetsuit boots for warmth, grip, and protection in cold temperatures

Today, many surfers would wear a winter wetsuit and neoprene boots.

The Taft (Siltetz River) water temperature is rather cold (12 °C). Although it will be cloudy today, air temperatures will be relatively mild, feeling like 11 °C, so feeling about the same in the water as out of it. A winter steamer or even a good quality spring wetsuit and neoprene boots should suffice. Wear a hood and gloves if you have not been surfing for a while.

United States Sea Water Temperature

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

Map of current United States
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 Taft (Siltetz River). 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.

Taft (Siltetz River) 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.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Taft (Siltetz River) 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 Taft (Siltetz River). Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

 

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