Can you swim at Oreti Beach in December? — 14.0°C water
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit
Average sea · December
14.0°C
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
cool
Cool. 14.0°C in December means short dips for most people. A 2 mm shorty or 3/2 mm wetsuit transforms the experience.
Monthly averages set expectations, but the specific beach today depends on wind, swell and recent weather. Check the live value at the top of this page or open the Oreti Beach live page for full conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Oreti Beach in December?
Oreti Beach averages 14.0°C in December, based on long-run climatology for the Tasman Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Oreti Beach in December?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14.0°C.
