Water temperature in Minami-Awaji
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 12:43 pm (GMT+9)- Today
- 73.4–73.8 °F
- Air today
- 55 / 69 °F
- Wed 4
- 72.1 °F
- Wetsuit
- Rash guard or top
Today the water in Minami-Awaji is 73.8 °F and ranges 73.4–73.8 °F through the day, with the air between 55 °F and 69 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 72.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 dropped 10.4 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks above normal (+3.4 °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 Minami-Awaji is warmer than normal for late October today (+4.6 °F).
- 58.6° 59°JanJ
- 56.4° 56°FebF
- 56.9° 57°MarM
- 59.9° 60°AprA
- 64.3° 64°MayM
- 70.3° 70°JunJ
- 76.4° 76°JulJ
- 80.3° 80°AugA
- 78.9° 79°SepS
- 74.1° 74°OctO
- 68.0° 68°NovN
- 62.7° 63°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Minami-Awaji is from June to September, when the water averages 70.3–80.3 °F.
The water is warmest in August (80.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (56.4 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 9.6 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 | 73.4–73.8 °F | 55 / 69 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 73.2–73.6 °F | 66 / 73 °F | 1.9 ft |
| Sat 31 | 73.0–73.4 °F | 64 / 69 °F | 2.4 ft |
| Sun 1 | 72.7–73.2 °F | 60 / 65 °F | 2.2 ft |
| Mon 2 | 72.7–73.0 °F | 61 / 73 °F | 3.8 ft |
| Tue 3 | 72.3–72.7 °F | 61 / 67 °F | 2.6 ft |
| Wed 4 | 72.0–72.1 °F | 59 / 63 °F | 2.2 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 | 74.3 °F | 73.9–75.0 °F |
| Tue 27 | 75.6 °F | 75.2–75.7 °F |
| Mon 26 | 75.7 °F | 75.7–75.7 °F |
| Sun 25 | 75.7 °F | 75.6–75.9 °F |
| Sat 24 | 75.4 °F | 75.2–75.6 °F |
| Fri 23 | 75.2 °F | 75.0–75.2 °F |
| Thu 22 | 75.6 °F | 75.4–75.9 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 76.3 °F | 75.9–76.8 °F |
| Tue 20 | 75.9 °F | 75.6–76.3 °F |
| Mon 19 | 75.6 °F | 75.4–75.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 75.6 °F | 75.6–75.7 °F |
| Sat 17 | 75.7 °F | 75.7–76.1 °F |
| Fri 16 | 75.9 °F | 75.7–76.1 °F |
| Thu 15 | 76.1 °F | 75.7–76.3 °F |
| Wed 14 | 76.8 °F | 76.1–77.2 °F |
| Tue 13 | 77.4 °F | 77.2–77.7 °F |
| Mon 12 | 77.4 °F | 77.2–77.7 °F |
| Sun 11 | 77.5 °F | 77.2–77.9 °F |
| Sat 10 | 77.4 °F | 77.2–77.7 °F |
| Fri 9 | 77.2 °F | 76.8–77.7 °F |
| Thu 8 | 76.8 °F | 76.5–77.2 °F |
| Wed 7 | 77.2 °F | 76.8–77.4 °F |
| Tue 6 | 77.7 °F | 77.5–77.9 °F |
| Mon 5 | 77.7 °F | 77.7–77.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 77.9 °F | 77.7–77.9 °F |
| Sat 3 | 78.1 °F | 77.9–78.3 °F |
| Fri 2 | 78.6 °F | 78.4–78.8 °F |
| Thu 1 | 78.6 °F | 78.4–79.0 °F |
| Wed 30 | 78.6 °F | 78.6–78.8 °F |
| Tue 29 | 79.0 °F | 78.8–79.3 °F |
| Mon 28 | 79.3 °F | 79.3–79.5 °F |
| Sun 27 | 79.5 °F | 79.5–79.7 °F |
| Sat 26 | 79.9 °F | 79.7–80.1 °F |
| Fri 25 | 80.2 °F | 79.9–80.4 °F |
| Thu 24 | 80.2 °F | 79.9–80.6 °F |
| Wed 23 | 80.2 °F | 80.1–80.4 °F |
| Tue 22 | 80.8 °F | 80.6–81.0 °F |
| Mon 21 | 81.1 °F | 81.0–81.5 °F |
| Sun 20 | 81.7 °F | 81.5–81.9 °F |
| Sat 19 | 81.9 °F | 81.5–82.4 °F |
| Fri 18 | 81.7 °F | 81.5–82.0 °F |
| Thu 17 | 81.7 °F | 81.3–81.9 °F |
| Wed 16 | 81.9 °F | 81.7–82.0 °F |
| Tue 15 | 82.2 °F | 81.9–82.6 °F |
| Mon 14 | 82.0 °F | 81.9–82.4 °F |
| Sun 13 | 81.9 °F | 81.5–82.2 °F |
| Sat 12 | 81.7 °F | 81.1–82.4 °F |
| Fri 11 | 81.5 °F | 81.1–81.9 °F |
| Thu 10 | 81.3 °F | 81.0–81.5 °F |
| Wed 9 | 82.0 °F | 81.5–82.2 °F |
| Tue 8 | 82.4 °F | 82.2–82.6 °F |
| Mon 7 | 82.6 °F | 82.2–82.8 °F |
| Sun 6 | 82.8 °F | 82.6–82.9 °F |
| Sat 5 | 83.1 °F | 82.9–83.3 °F |
| Fri 4 | 83.5 °F | 83.1–83.8 °F |
| Thu 3 | 84.2 °F | 83.8–84.6 °F |
| Wed 2 | 84.7 °F | 84.6–85.1 °F |
| Tue 1 | 85.1 °F | 84.7–85.5 °F |
| Mon 31 | 85.1 °F | 84.7–85.6 °F |
| Sun 30 | 84.7 °F | 84.4–85.3 °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 Minami-AwajiQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Minami-Awaji?
73.8 °F; through the day it ranges 73.4–73.8 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 72.1 °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 Minami-Awaji in October?
In October, the water in Minami-Awaji averages 74.1 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: rash guard or top (very pleasant).
How warm is the water in Minami-Awaji in August?
In August, the water in Minami-Awaji averages 80.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Minami-Awaji?
The best time to swim in Minami-Awaji is from June to September, when the water averages 70.3–80.3 °F. The water is warmest in August (80.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (56.4 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Minami-Awaji is warmer than normal for late October today (+4.6 °F).
More about Minami-Awaji today
Water temperature near Minami-Awaji
- Sumoto 75.9 °F · 8.1 mi
- Narutochō-mitsuishi 74.1 °F · 11 mi
- Awaji 76.1 °F · 17 mi
- Tokushima 73.8 °F · 19 mi
- Fuke 75.4 °F · 21 mi
- Arida 76.1 °F · 24 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 4.6 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 12:43 pm (local time).
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