Can I swim at Le Bons Bay right now?

The sea at Le Bons Bay is currently 9.6°C — very cold swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find the water comfortable when it's above 22°C; below 18°C feels fresh and a wetsuit is recommended.

What will the sea temperature be at Le Bons Bay next week?

Based on long-term June averages and the latest marine model, expect the sea around Le Bons Bay to sit close to 9.3°C over the next 7 days. Check the live 7-day chart above for the exact daily outlook.

When is the best month to swim at Le Bons Bay?

January – February – March are typically the warmest months to swim at Le Bons Bay, with sea temperatures at their seasonal peak.

Do I need a wetsuit at Le Bons Bay?

With water currently at 9.6°C: above 22°C no wetsuit needed; 18–22°C a shorty is comfortable for long swims; 14–18°C a 3/2mm full suit; below 14°C a 4/3mm or thicker.

New Zealand

South Island · Tasman Sea

Le Bons Bay

Popular South Island beach near Banks Peninsula.

Cold water with a light chop and a light breeze — tough conditions for unprotected swimming.

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Sea temperature now

9.6°Ccold

Poor

Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine

Air temperature

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Location

Le Bons Bay 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

5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves

At 9.6°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.

+ 5mm boots
+ 3mm gloves
+ Hood for extended sessions

Surf & watersports

Cold — winter conditions across most of northern Europe and North America. A 5/4mm hooded suit, 5mm boots and 3mm gloves are essential to avoid hypothermia and ice-cream headaches. Limit sessions to 45–60 minutes and warm up immediately after exiting.

Open-water swimming

Cold-water swim experience required; keep dips under 15 minutes.

Recommendation tuned for Le Bons Bay's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at Le Bons Bay today?

The sea is currently 9.6°C — poor swimming conditions. Acclimatised swimmers will be most comfortable.

Key takeaways

• Located in South Island, New Zealand (Tasman 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°C Feb15°C Mar14°C Apr13°C May11°C Jun10°C Jul9°C Aug9°C Sep10°C Oct11°C Nov12°C Dec14°C

9°C → 15°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

Month	Sea	Comfort
Jan ⭐	15°C	Bracing
Feb	15°C	Bracing
Mar	14°C	Bracing
Apr	13°C	Cold
May	11°C	Cold
Jun	10°C	Cold
Jul	9°C	Cold
Aug	9°C	Cold
Sep	10°C	Cold
Oct	11°C	Cold
Nov	12°C	Cold
Dec	14°C	Bracing

Can you swim here? — Le Bons Bay