Water temperature in Palu
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 12:57 pm (GMT+8)- Today
- 87.6–88.3 °F
- Air today
- 79 / 88 °F
- Wed 4
- 88.3 °F
- Wetsuit
- No wetsuit
Today the water in Palu is 88.2 °F and ranges 87.6–88.3 °F through the day, with the air between 79 °F and 88 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Palu (2.1 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
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has risen 1.3 °F (from August 30).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
- 84.0° 84°JanJ
- 83.6° 84°FebF
- 84.1° 84°MarM
- 84.8° 85°AprA
- 85.2° 85°MayM
- 85.0° 85°JunJ
- 84.5° 85°JulJ
- 84.5° 85°AugA
- 84.8° 85°SepS
- 85.0° 85°OctO
- 84.9° 85°NovN
- 84.5° 84°DecD
- Monthly normal
In Palu the water is pleasant year-round: 83.6–85.2 °F on average, depending on the month.
The water is warmest in May (85.2 °F on average) and coldest in February (83.6 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 25 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 87.6–88.3 °F | 79 / 88 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Fri 30 | 87.8–88.5 °F | 77 / 90 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sat 31 | 87.8–88.5 °F | 77 / 88 °F | 1.1 ft |
| Sun 1 | 87.8–88.3 °F | 77 / 87 °F | 0.8 ft |
| Mon 2 | 87.8–88.5 °F | 76 / 86 °F | 0.7 ft |
| Tue 3 | 87.8–88.5 °F | 76 / 87 °F | 1.1 ft |
| Wed 4 | 88.0–88.7 °F | 78 / 86 °F | 0.7 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
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.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 87.8 °F | 87.4–88.2 °F |
| Tue 27 | 87.8 °F | 87.4–88.2 °F |
| Mon 26 | 87.6 °F | 87.4–88.0 °F |
| Sun 25 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–87.8 °F |
| Sat 24 | 87.4 °F | 87.1–87.8 °F |
| Fri 23 | 87.3 °F | 86.9–87.6 °F |
| Thu 22 | 87.1 °F | 86.7–87.4 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 87.3 °F | 86.9–87.6 °F |
| Tue 20 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–88.0 °F |
| Mon 19 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–88.0 °F |
| Sun 18 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–88.0 °F |
| Sat 17 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–87.6 °F |
| Fri 16 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–88.0 °F |
| Thu 15 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–87.8 °F |
| Wed 14 | 87.6 °F | 87.4–88.0 °F |
| Tue 13 | 88.0 °F | 87.8–88.2 °F |
| Mon 12 | 87.8 °F | 87.6–88.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 87.8 °F | 87.4–88.2 °F |
| Sat 10 | 87.6 °F | 87.3–88.0 °F |
| Fri 9 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–87.8 °F |
| Thu 8 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–87.8 °F |
| Wed 7 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–87.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–87.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 87.6 °F | 87.3–88.0 °F |
| Sun 4 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–88.0 °F |
| Sat 3 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–87.8 °F |
| Fri 2 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–88.0 °F |
| Thu 1 | 87.4 °F | 87.1–87.8 °F |
| Wed 30 | 87.4 °F | 87.3–87.8 °F |
| Tue 29 | 87.4 °F | 87.1–88.0 °F |
| Mon 28 | 87.3 °F | 87.1–87.6 °F |
| Sun 27 | 87.3 °F | 87.1–87.8 °F |
| Sat 26 | 87.3 °F | 86.9–87.8 °F |
| Fri 25 | 87.1 °F | 86.9–87.4 °F |
| Thu 24 | 87.1 °F | 86.7–87.4 °F |
| Wed 23 | 87.1 °F | 86.9–87.4 °F |
| Tue 22 | 87.3 °F | 87.1–87.8 °F |
| Mon 21 | 87.3 °F | 87.1–87.6 °F |
| Sun 20 | 87.3 °F | 86.9–87.8 °F |
| Sat 19 | 87.1 °F | 86.7–87.4 °F |
| Fri 18 | 86.9 °F | 86.7–87.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 86.9 °F | 86.7–87.3 °F |
| Wed 16 | 87.1 °F | 86.9–87.4 °F |
| Tue 15 | 87.3 °F | 86.9–87.6 °F |
| Mon 14 | 87.1 °F | 86.9–87.4 °F |
| Sun 13 | 87.1 °F | 86.9–87.4 °F |
| Sat 12 | 87.1 °F | 86.9–87.6 °F |
| Fri 11 | 87.1 °F | 86.7–87.4 °F |
| Thu 10 | 86.9 °F | 86.7–87.4 °F |
| Wed 9 | 87.1 °F | 86.7–87.3 °F |
| Tue 8 | 86.9 °F | 86.7–87.3 °F |
| Mon 7 | 86.9 °F | 86.7–87.1 °F |
| Sun 6 | 86.7 °F | 86.4–87.1 °F |
| Sat 5 | 86.5 °F | 86.4–87.1 °F |
| Fri 4 | 86.5 °F | 86.2–87.1 °F |
| Thu 3 | 86.4 °F | 86.2–86.7 °F |
| Wed 2 | 86.5 °F | 86.4–86.7 °F |
| Tue 1 | 86.7 °F | 86.5–87.3 °F |
| Mon 31 | 86.7 °F | 86.4–87.3 °F |
| Sun 30 | 86.5 °F | 86.4–87.1 °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 PaluQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Palu?
88.2 °F; through the day it ranges 87.6–88.3 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, no wetsuit (warm). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Palu in October?
In October, the water in Palu averages 85.0 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
How warm is the water in Palu in May?
In May, the water in Palu averages 85.2 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Palu?
In Palu the water is pleasant year-round: 83.6–85.2 °F on average, depending on the month. The water is warmest in May (85.2 °F on average) and coldest in February (83.6 °F).
More about Palu today
Water temperature near Palu
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 2.3 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 12:57 pm (local time).
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