The Hut - Paradise Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.92° N 120.67° W

The Hut - Paradise Cove Sea Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Issued: 10 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Hut - Paradise Cove sea temperature is
17.6° C
0.8° 

The Hut - Paradise Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's The Hut - Paradise Cove sea temperature is 17.6 °C

(Slightly warmer than usual (0.8° above average))

Mean: 16.8 °C
Range: 15.7 °C to 18.0 °C
Statistics for 10 Aug (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

    The water temperature (17 °C) at The Hut - Paradise Cove 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 18 °C.

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    Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for The Hut - Paradise Cove. 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.

    The Hut - Paradise Cove 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.

    The Hut - Paradise Cove sea water temperatures peak in the range 16 to 19°C (61 to 66°F) on around the 5th of September and are at their lowest on about the 25th of February, in the range 12 to 15°C (54 to 59°F). The maximum seasonal sea water temperatures at The Hut - Paradise Cove at the beginning of September lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots. The lowest sea water temperatures at The Hut - Paradise Cove in late February 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 The Hut - Paradise Cove 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 The Hut - Paradise Cove. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

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