Australia
Victoria · Bass Strait

St Kilda Beach

Popular Victoria beach near Melbourne.

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

Sea temperature now
13.1°Ccool
Fair
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
Wave height
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UV index

Location

St Kilda 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 13.1°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 St Kilda 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 St Kilda Beach today?

The sea is currently 13.1°C — fair swimming conditions. Acclimatised swimmers will be most comfortable.

Key takeaways
  • • Located in Victoria, Australia (Bass Strait).
  • 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.

12°C19°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

MonthSeaComfort
Jan19°CPleasant
Feb19°CPleasant
Mar18°CPleasant
Apr17°CBracing
May15°CBracing
Jun13°CCold
Jul12°CCold
Aug12°CCold
Sep13°CCold
Oct14°CBracing
Nov16°CBracing
Dec18°CPleasant

Nearby beaches

The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.