June is a popular month to ask about Sponge Bay because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 13.0°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.
Sponge Bay sea temperature in June — averages 13.0°C
The sea at Sponge Bay in New Zealand averages 13.0°C during June, 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 · June
13.0°C
cool · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 13.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Sponge Bay
Can you swim at Sponge Bay in July? — 12.0°C water12.0°CCan you swim at Sponge Bay in August? — 12.0°C water12.0°CCan you swim at Sponge Bay in September? — 13.0°C water13.0°CCan you swim at Sponge Bay in October? — 14.0°C water14.0°CCan you swim at Sponge Bay in November? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Sponge Bay in December? — 17.0°C water17.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Sponge Bay in June?
Sponge Bay averages 13.0°C in June, based on long-run climatology for the Pacific Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Sponge Bay in June?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 13.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Sponge Bay in June?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.