August is a popular month to ask about Sellicks Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 14.0°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 Southern Ocean.
Sellicks Beach sea temperature in August — averages 14.0°C
The sea at Sellicks Beach in Australia averages 14.0°C during August, based on long-run climatology for the Southern 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 · August
14.0°C
cool · Fair
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 14.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Sellicks Beach
Can you swim at Sellicks Beach in June? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Sellicks Beach in July? — 14.0°C water14.0°CCan you swim at Sellicks Beach in August? — 14.0°C water14.0°CCan you swim at Sellicks Beach in September? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Sellicks Beach in October? — 16.0°C water16.0°CCan you swim at Sellicks Beach in November? — 17.0°C water17.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Sellicks Beach in August?
Sellicks Beach averages 14.0°C in August, based on long-run climatology for the Southern Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Sellicks Beach in August?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Sellicks Beach in August?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.