Water temperature in Yuzhno-Kurilsk
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 9:13 pm (GMT+11)- Today
- 56.5–56.8 °F
- Air today
- 36 / 49 °F
- Wed 4
- 54.9 °F
- Wetsuit
- 5/4 mm with booties
Today the water in Yuzhno-Kurilsk is 56.5 °F and ranges 56.5–56.8 °F through the day, with the air between 36 °F and 49 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 54.9 °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 Yuzhno-Kurilsk (0.5 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.
Big gap with the model, which gives 56.5 °F right now (3.4 °F higher). The forecast is a calculation and this is a measurement: the water is probably colder than the model says.
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 dropped 9.4 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit below normal (−1.7 °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 Yuzhno-Kurilsk is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.6 °F).
- 35.5° 35°JanJ
- 32.4° 32°FebF
- 32.1° 32°MarM
- 34.8° 35°AprA
- 40.0° 40°MayM
- 47.4° 47°JunJ
- 54.8° 55°JulJ
- 61.0° 61°AugA
- 61.4° 61°SepS
- 56.5° 56°OctO
- 49.0° 49°NovN
- 41.0° 41°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Yuzhno-Kurilsk the water is cold all year: it is warmest in September (61.4 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in September (61.4 °F on average) and coldest in March (32.1 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 5.3 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 | 56.5–56.8 °F | 36 / 49 °F | 6.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 56.3–56.5 °F | 49 / 58 °F | 4.4 ft |
| Sat 31 | 56.3–56.5 °F | 46 / 57 °F | 3.9 ft |
| Sun 1 | 55.8–56.3 °F | 39 / 45 °F | 5.8 ft |
| Mon 2 | 55.4–55.8 °F | 39 / 45 °F | 5.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 55.0–55.4 °F | 38 / 45 °F | 3.8 ft |
| Wed 4 | 54.7–55.0 °F | 38 / 44 °F | 3.5 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 | 57.4 °F | 57.0–57.6 °F |
| Tue 27 | 57.7 °F | 57.6–57.7 °F |
| Mon 26 | 57.9 °F | 57.7–58.1 °F |
| Sun 25 | 58.3 °F | 58.1–58.5 °F |
| Sat 24 | 58.3 °F | 58.3–58.5 °F |
| Fri 23 | 58.3 °F | 58.3–58.5 °F |
| Thu 22 | 58.8 °F | 58.5–59.0 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.7 °F |
| Tue 20 | 59.7 °F | 59.5–59.9 °F |
| Mon 19 | 59.7 °F | 59.7–59.9 °F |
| Sun 18 | 59.9 °F | 59.9–60.3 °F |
| Sat 17 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.6 °F |
| Fri 16 | 60.6 °F | 60.6–60.8 °F |
| Thu 15 | 60.8 °F | 60.8–61.0 °F |
| Wed 14 | 61.3 °F | 61.0–61.7 °F |
| Tue 13 | 61.7 °F | 61.5–61.9 °F |
| Mon 12 | 61.9 °F | 61.7–62.1 °F |
| Sun 11 | 62.1 °F | 61.7–62.6 °F |
| Sat 10 | 61.7 °F | 61.3–62.4 °F |
| Fri 9 | 61.5 °F | 61.2–62.2 °F |
| Thu 8 | 61.3 °F | 61.2–61.5 °F |
| Wed 7 | 61.7 °F | 61.3–62.2 °F |
| Tue 6 | 62.2 °F | 62.1–62.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 62.1 °F | 62.1–62.2 °F |
| Sun 4 | 62.2 °F | 62.1–62.8 °F |
| Sat 3 | 62.2 °F | 62.2–62.4 °F |
| Fri 2 | 62.8 °F | 62.6–62.8 °F |
| Thu 1 | 63.0 °F | 62.8–63.0 °F |
| Wed 30 | 63.3 °F | 63.0–63.7 °F |
| Tue 29 | 63.9 °F | 63.7–64.0 °F |
| Mon 28 | 63.9 °F | 63.7–64.4 °F |
| Sun 27 | 63.7 °F | 63.7–63.9 °F |
| Sat 26 | 63.9 °F | 63.7–64.2 °F |
| Fri 25 | 63.9 °F | 63.7–64.2 °F |
| Thu 24 | 64.2 °F | 63.9–64.8 °F |
| Wed 23 | 64.4 °F | 64.0–64.6 °F |
| Tue 22 | 64.8 °F | 64.6–64.9 °F |
| Mon 21 | 64.8 °F | 64.4–65.3 °F |
| Sun 20 | 64.6 °F | 64.4–64.8 °F |
| Sat 19 | 64.6 °F | 64.4–64.9 °F |
| Fri 18 | 65.1 °F | 64.9–65.3 °F |
| Thu 17 | 65.3 °F | 64.9–66.0 °F |
| Wed 16 | 65.7 °F | 65.3–65.8 °F |
| Tue 15 | 65.7 °F | 65.3–66.2 °F |
| Mon 14 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.8 °F |
| Sun 13 | 66.0 °F | 65.5–66.6 °F |
| Sat 12 | 65.5 °F | 64.9–66.4 °F |
| Fri 11 | 64.9 °F | 64.9–65.1 °F |
| Thu 10 | 65.1 °F | 64.8–65.3 °F |
| Wed 9 | 65.7 °F | 64.9–66.0 °F |
| Tue 8 | 66.0 °F | 65.7–66.6 °F |
| Mon 7 | 65.8 °F | 65.8–66.0 °F |
| Sun 6 | 66.0 °F | 65.7–66.7 °F |
| Sat 5 | 65.7 °F | 65.3–66.4 °F |
| Fri 4 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.8 °F |
| Thu 3 | 65.8 °F | 65.8–66.2 °F |
| Wed 2 | 66.7 °F | 66.2–66.9 °F |
| Tue 1 | 66.9 °F | 66.7–67.5 °F |
| Mon 31 | 67.1 °F | 66.7–67.8 °F |
| Sun 30 | 66.7 °F | 66.6–67.1 °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 Yuzhno-KurilskQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Yuzhno-Kurilsk?
56.5 °F; through the day it ranges 56.5–56.8 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 54.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Yuzhno-Kurilsk in October?
In October, the water in Yuzhno-Kurilsk averages 56.5 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Yuzhno-Kurilsk in September?
In September, the water in Yuzhno-Kurilsk averages 61.4 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Yuzhno-Kurilsk?
In Yuzhno-Kurilsk the water is cold all year: it is warmest in September (61.4 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in September (61.4 °F on average) and coldest in March (32.1 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Yuzhno-Kurilsk is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.6 °F).
More about Yuzhno-Kurilsk today
Water temperature near Yuzhno-Kurilsk
- Rausu 55.6 °F · 33 mi
- Shibetsu 56.1 °F · 44 mi
- Shikotan 54.0 °F · 46 mi
- Nemuro 55.8 °F · 51 mi
- Honmachi 50.4 °F · 60 mi
- Hamanaka-sakuraminami 54.1 °F · 71 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 1.2 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 9:13 pm (local time).
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