Can you swim at Oriental Bay in September? — 14.0°C water
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit
Average sea · September
14.0°C
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
cool
Cool. 14.0°C in September 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 September?
Oriental Bay averages 14.0°C in September, based on long-run climatology for the Tasman Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Oriental Bay in September?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14.0°C.
