New Zealand
North Island · Tasman Sea
Russell Beach
Popular North Island beach near Russell.
Cool water with a light chop and a light breeze — fresh conditions — a wetsuit is recommended.
Sea temperature now
15.2°Cmild
Fair
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
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Location
Russell 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
4/3mm fullsuit
At 15.2°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
- + Optional 3mm boots
Surf & watersports
Cool water — the classic UK/Atlantic spring or Pacific Northwest summer range. A 4/3mm sealed-seam suit keeps you in the water for 90+ minutes. Boots prevent foot pain on rocky entries and extend session length.
Open-water swimming
Acclimatised swimmers manage 30 minutes; a thicker swim wetsuit (3/2) helps.
Recommendation tuned for Russell 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 Russell Beach today?
The sea is currently 15.2°C — fair swimming conditions. Acclimatised swimmers will be most comfortable.
Key takeaways
- • Located in North 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.
Year-round sea temperature
Best swim months: Jan – Feb
| Month | Sea | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Jan ⭐ | 20°C | Pleasant |
| Feb | 20°C | Pleasant |
| Mar | 19°C | Pleasant |
| Apr | 18°C | Pleasant |
| May | 16°C | Bracing |
| Jun | 15°C | Bracing |
| Jul | 14°C | Bracing |
| Aug | 13°C | Cold |
| Sep | 14°C | Bracing |
| Oct | 15°C | Bracing |
| Nov | 17°C | Bracing |
| Dec | 19°C | Pleasant |
Can you swim here? — Russell Beach
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