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Water temperature in Exmouth

Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 8:14 am (GMT+8)
Water now 72.3 °F
Today
72.3–73.9 °F
Air today
65 / 80 °F
Wed 4
73.5 °F
Wetsuit
Rash guard or top

Today the water in Exmouth is 72.3 °F and ranges 72.3–73.9 °F through the day, with the air between 65 °F and 80 °F. It warms over the next few days: about 73.5 °F by Wednesday 4.

Measured by satellite

2 days ago, 1.2 mi from Exmouth 72.3 °F

This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Exmouth (1.2 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.

Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses

The water over the next few days

Water over the last 60 days

Over these days it has dropped 1.4 °F (from August 30).

Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit below normal (−1.8 °F), according to ECMWF 46-day.

Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.

Water temperature by month vs. normal

The water off Exmouth is colder than normal for late October today (−2.7 °F).

In Exmouth the water is pleasant year-round: 73.2–82.8 °F on average, depending on the month.

The water is warmest in March (82.8 °F on average) and coldest in September (73.2 °F).

Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 5.4 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses

Water and air, day by day

DayWaterAirMax wave
Today 72.3–73.9 °F 65 / 80 °F 1.0 ft
Fri 30 72.5–73.8 °F 64 / 82 °F 1.1 ft
Sat 31 72.7–74.1 °F 64 / 81 °F 1.2 ft
Sun 1 72.9–73.9 °F 65 / 83 °F 1.9 ft
Mon 2 73.0–73.6 °F 62 / 85 °F 2.1 ft
Tue 3 72.9–73.4 °F 64 / 90 °F 2.4 ft
Wed 4 72.7–74.3 °F 73 / 96 °F 1.7 ft

Which wetsuit to wear

WaterWetsuitHow it feels
< 52 °F6/5 mm with hood, booties and glovesVery cold: full kit only
52°–57 °F5/4 mm with bootiesCold: takes your breath away
57°–63 °F4/3 mmCool
63°–66 °F3/2 mmMild
66°–72 °FShorty (springsuit)Pleasant
72°–75 °FRash guard or topVery pleasant
> 75 °FNo wetsuitWarm

A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.

Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.

Previous days

The water over the last 60 days.

DayWaterLow / high
Wed 28 72.5 °F72.1–72.7 °F
Tue 27 72.5 °F72.1–73.0 °F
Mon 26 72.7 °F72.5–72.9 °F
Sun 25 73.0 °F72.9–73.4 °F
Sat 24 73.6 °F73.4–73.8 °F
Fri 23 73.9 °F73.8–74.1 °F
Thu 22 74.1 °F73.8–74.3 °F
Show all 60 days
DayWaterLow / high
Wed 21 74.3 °F74.1–74.7 °F
Tue 20 74.5 °F74.3–74.8 °F
Mon 19 74.7 °F74.3–75.2 °F
Sun 18 74.7 °F74.3–74.8 °F
Sat 17 74.8 °F74.3–75.4 °F
Fri 16 74.8 °F74.1–75.6 °F
Thu 15 74.7 °F73.9–75.4 °F
Wed 14 74.7 °F74.1–75.2 °F
Tue 13 74.7 °F74.1–75.2 °F
Mon 12 74.5 °F74.1–75.2 °F
Sun 11 74.5 °F74.3–74.8 °F
Sat 10 74.7 °F74.3–75.0 °F
Fri 9 74.7 °F74.5–75.0 °F
Thu 8 74.8 °F74.5–75.0 °F
Wed 7 75.0 °F74.8–75.4 °F
Tue 6 75.2 °F74.5–76.3 °F
Mon 5 74.8 °F74.3–75.6 °F
Sun 4 74.8 °F74.5–75.2 °F
Sat 3 74.8 °F74.5–75.2 °F
Fri 2 75.0 °F74.7–75.4 °F
Thu 1 75.0 °F74.7–75.4 °F
Wed 30 75.2 °F75.0–75.2 °F
Tue 29 75.4 °F75.0–75.6 °F
Mon 28 75.4 °F75.2–75.6 °F
Sun 27 75.6 °F75.0–76.1 °F
Sat 26 75.4 °F74.8–75.9 °F
Fri 25 75.2 °F74.8–75.6 °F
Thu 24 75.2 °F74.7–75.6 °F
Wed 23 74.8 °F74.5–75.2 °F
Tue 22 74.7 °F74.5–75.0 °F
Mon 21 74.7 °F74.5–75.0 °F
Sun 20 74.7 °F74.5–75.0 °F
Sat 19 74.7 °F74.5–75.0 °F
Fri 18 74.8 °F74.1–75.7 °F
Thu 17 74.5 °F74.1–74.7 °F
Wed 16 74.3 °F73.6–75.0 °F
Tue 15 73.9 °F73.6–74.1 °F
Mon 14 73.9 °F73.6–74.3 °F
Sun 13 73.9 °F73.4–74.3 °F
Sat 12 73.9 °F73.6–74.3 °F
Fri 11 73.9 °F73.4–74.7 °F
Thu 10 73.8 °F73.2–74.3 °F
Wed 9 73.4 °F73.2–73.8 °F
Tue 8 73.6 °F73.2–73.8 °F
Mon 7 73.6 °F73.4–73.8 °F
Sun 6 73.9 °F73.8–73.9 °F
Sat 5 74.1 °F73.8–74.5 °F
Fri 4 74.1 °F73.9–74.1 °F
Thu 3 74.3 °F74.1–74.5 °F
Wed 2 74.3 °F73.9–74.8 °F
Tue 1 74.1 °F73.8–74.5 °F
Mon 31 73.9 °F73.8–74.5 °F
Sun 30 73.9 °F73.6–74.5 °F

It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.

Questions about the water in ExmouthQuestions

What's the water temperature today in Exmouth?

72.3 °F; through the day it ranges 72.3–73.9 °F.

Will the water get warmer or colder?

It warms over the next few days: about 73.5 °F by Wednesday 4.

Which wetsuit do I need today?

With the water as it is today, rash guard or top (very pleasant). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.

How warm is the water in Exmouth in October?

In October, the water in Exmouth averages 74.4 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: rash guard or top (very pleasant).

How warm is the water in Exmouth in March?

In March, the water in Exmouth averages 82.8 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).

When is the best time to swim in Exmouth?

In Exmouth the water is pleasant year-round: 73.2–82.8 °F on average, depending on the month. The water is warmest in March (82.8 °F on average) and coldest in September (73.2 °F).

Is the water warmer or colder than normal?

The water off Exmouth is colder than normal for late October today (−2.7 °F).

More about Exmouth today

Water temperature near Exmouth

Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.

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Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 5.9 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:14 am (local time).

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