January is a popular month to ask about Mission Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 15.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Pacific Ocean.
Mission Beach sea temperature in January — averages 15.0°C
The sea at Mission Beach in United States averages 15.0°C during January, based on long-run climatology for the Pacific Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · January
15.0°C
mild · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 15.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Mission Beach
Can you swim at Mission Beach in June? — 19.0°C water19.0°CCan you swim at Mission Beach in July? — 21.0°C water21.0°CCan you swim at Mission Beach in August? — 22.0°C water22.0°CCan you swim at Mission Beach in September? — 21.0°C water21.0°CCan you swim at Mission Beach in October? — 20.0°C water20.0°CCan you swim at Mission Beach in November? — 17.0°C water17.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Mission Beach in January?
Mission Beach averages 15.0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the Pacific Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Mission Beach in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 15.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Mission Beach in January?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.