Water temperature in Bau-Bau
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 9:19 am (GMT+8)- Today
- 82.8–84.4 °F
- Air today
- 76 / 96 °F
- Wed 4
- 84.4 °F
- Wetsuit
- No wetsuit
Today the water in Bau-Bau is 83.1 °F and ranges 82.8–84.4 °F through the day, with the air between 76 °F and 96 °F. It warms over the next few days: about 84.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 Bau-Bau (0.9 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 3.8 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit below normal (−0.9 °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 Bau-Bau is colder than normal for late October today (−0.9 °F).
- 85.1° 85°JanJ
- 84.9° 85°FebF
- 85.4° 85°MarM
- 85.8° 86°AprA
- 84.7° 85°MayM
- 83.1° 83°JunJ
- 81.8° 82°JulJ
- 81.3° 81°AugA
- 82.0° 82°SepS
- 83.5° 84°OctO
- 85.1° 85°NovN
- 85.7° 86°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
In Bau-Bau the water is pleasant year-round: 81.3–85.8 °F on average, depending on the month.
The water is warmest in April (85.8 °F on average) and coldest in August (81.3 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 16 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 | 82.8–84.4 °F | 76 / 96 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 83.1–84.7 °F | 76 / 93 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Sat 31 | 83.3–84.4 °F | 78 / 96 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Sun 1 | 83.3–84.9 °F | 76 / 92 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Mon 2 | 83.3–84.6 °F | 74 / 93 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Tue 3 | 83.7–85.5 °F | 77 / 93 °F | 0.7 ft |
| Wed 4 | 83.8–84.9 °F | 78 / 93 °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 | 83.1 °F | 82.6–83.7 °F |
| Tue 27 | 82.9 °F | 82.4–83.7 °F |
| Mon 26 | 82.8 °F | 82.2–83.3 °F |
| Sun 25 | 82.8 °F | 82.4–83.5 °F |
| Sat 24 | 82.9 °F | 82.4–83.7 °F |
| Fri 23 | 82.8 °F | 82.2–83.7 °F |
| Thu 22 | 82.6 °F | 82.0–83.5 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 82.2 °F | 81.7–83.1 °F |
| Tue 20 | 82.2 °F | 81.7–82.9 °F |
| Mon 19 | 82.0 °F | 81.5–82.8 °F |
| Sun 18 | 81.9 °F | 81.5–82.6 °F |
| Sat 17 | 81.9 °F | 81.3–82.6 °F |
| Fri 16 | 82.0 °F | 81.3–83.3 °F |
| Thu 15 | 81.9 °F | 81.1–82.8 °F |
| Wed 14 | 81.7 °F | 81.3–82.2 °F |
| Tue 13 | 82.0 °F | 81.5–82.9 °F |
| Mon 12 | 82.0 °F | 81.3–83.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 81.9 °F | 81.3–82.6 °F |
| Sat 10 | 81.7 °F | 81.1–82.4 °F |
| Fri 9 | 81.5 °F | 81.0–82.2 °F |
| Thu 8 | 81.3 °F | 81.0–82.0 °F |
| Wed 7 | 81.1 °F | 80.8–81.9 °F |
| Tue 6 | 81.1 °F | 80.6–82.0 °F |
| Mon 5 | 81.1 °F | 80.6–81.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 81.1 °F | 80.4–81.9 °F |
| Sat 3 | 81.0 °F | 80.8–81.5 °F |
| Fri 2 | 81.5 °F | 81.0–82.4 °F |
| Thu 1 | 81.7 °F | 81.0–83.1 °F |
| Wed 30 | 81.5 °F | 80.6–82.6 °F |
| Tue 29 | 80.8 °F | 79.7–82.0 °F |
| Mon 28 | 79.9 °F | 78.8–81.3 °F |
| Sun 27 | 79.5 °F | 79.0–80.6 °F |
| Sat 26 | 79.7 °F | 79.0–81.1 °F |
| Fri 25 | 79.7 °F | 78.8–81.1 °F |
| Thu 24 | 79.9 °F | 79.2–81.0 °F |
| Wed 23 | 80.2 °F | 79.5–81.5 °F |
| Tue 22 | 80.1 °F | 79.5–81.1 °F |
| Mon 21 | 79.7 °F | 78.8–80.8 °F |
| Sun 20 | 79.5 °F | 78.6–81.1 °F |
| Sat 19 | 79.3 °F | 78.8–80.2 °F |
| Fri 18 | 79.7 °F | 78.8–81.1 °F |
| Thu 17 | 79.5 °F | 79.0–80.2 °F |
| Wed 16 | 79.5 °F | 78.6–80.8 °F |
| Tue 15 | 79.3 °F | 78.6–80.4 °F |
| Mon 14 | 79.2 °F | 78.6–80.1 °F |
| Sun 13 | 79.2 °F | 78.4–80.1 °F |
| Sat 12 | 79.3 °F | 79.0–79.9 °F |
| Fri 11 | 80.1 °F | 79.3–81.1 °F |
| Thu 10 | 79.9 °F | 79.3–80.6 °F |
| Wed 9 | 79.7 °F | 79.3–80.4 °F |
| Tue 8 | 79.7 °F | 79.2–80.4 °F |
| Mon 7 | 79.9 °F | 79.2–81.1 °F |
| Sun 6 | 79.5 °F | 79.0–80.4 °F |
| Sat 5 | 79.7 °F | 79.0–81.0 °F |
| Fri 4 | 79.7 °F | 79.0–80.8 °F |
| Thu 3 | 79.5 °F | 79.0–80.4 °F |
| Wed 2 | 79.3 °F | 78.6–80.4 °F |
| Tue 1 | 79.3 °F | 79.0–79.9 °F |
| Mon 31 | 79.3 °F | 79.0–80.1 °F |
| Sun 30 | 79.3 °F | 78.8–80.4 °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 Bau-BauQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Bau-Bau?
83.1 °F; through the day it ranges 82.8–84.4 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It warms over the next few days: about 84.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 Bau-Bau in October?
In October, the water in Bau-Bau averages 83.5 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
How warm is the water in Bau-Bau in April?
In April, the water in Bau-Bau averages 85.8 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Bau-Bau?
In Bau-Bau the water is pleasant year-round: 81.3–85.8 °F on average, depending on the month. The water is warmest in April (85.8 °F on average) and coldest in August (81.3 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Bau-Bau is colder than normal for late October today (−0.9 °F).
More about Bau-Bau today
Water temperature near Bau-Bau
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 4.2 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 9:19 am (local time).
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