Can you swim at Oriental Bay in August? — 13.0°C water
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit
Average sea · August
13.0°C
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
cool
Cool. 13.0°C in August 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 Oriental Bay live page for full conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Oriental Bay in August?
Oriental Bay averages 13.0°C in August, based on long-run climatology for the Tasman Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Oriental Bay in August?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 13.0°C.
