Can you swim at Sandy Bay in January? — 14,0°C water
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit
Average sea · January
14,0°C
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
cool
Cool. 14,0°C in January 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 Sandy Bay live page for full conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Sandy Bay in January?
Sandy Bay averages 14,0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Sandy Bay in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14,0°C.
