Jamaica
Saint Catherine · Caribbean Sea
Hellshire Beach
Coastal beach in Portmore.
Very warm water with a moderate swell and a light breeze — good swimming conditions.
Sea temperature now
29.3°Ctropical
Good
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
24.5°C
Wave height
1.1 m
Wind
6.0 km/h
UV index
0.0 UV index
Location
Hellshire Beach on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.
7-day forecast
Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.
Wetsuit recommendation
No wetsuit
At 29.3°C the water is warm enough to swim and surf in just a swimsuit or boardshorts.
Surf & watersports
Tropical-feel conditions. Most swimmers stay comfortable for an hour or more without thermal protection. UV exposure is the bigger risk — sunscreen and a rash vest are worth packing.
Open-water swimming
Open-water swims of 60+ minutes feel comfortable with no neoprene.
Recommendation tuned for Hellshire Beach's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.
Quick answer
Can I swim at Hellshire Beach today?
The sea is currently 29.3°C — good swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.
Key takeaways
- • Located in Saint Catherine, Jamaica (Caribbean Sea).
- • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
- • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.
Monthly sea temperature averages
Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.
Jan15°CFeb14°CMar15°CApr16°CMay18°CJun22°CBestJul25°CBestAug26°CBestSep24°CBestOct21°CNov18°CDec16°C
14°C → 26°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak
Year-round sea temperature
Best swim months: Jun – Jul – Aug – Sep – Oct
| Month | Sea | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | Bracing |
| Feb | 14°C | Bracing |
| Mar | 15°C | Bracing |
| Apr | 16°C | Bracing |
| May | 18°C | Pleasant |
| Jun | 22°C | Warm |
| Jul | 25°C | Warm |
| Aug ⭐ | 26°C | Hot |
| Sep | 24°C | Warm |
| Oct | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Nov | 18°C | Pleasant |
| Dec | 16°C | Bracing |
Can you swim here? — Hellshire Beach
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Nearby beaches
The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.