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Glenelg Rivermouth Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(Far West of Victoria, Australia)

Today's Glenelg Rivermouth sea temperature is 62 °F

(Which is 3.1°F warmer than normal for this time of year)

Mean: 59 °F
Range: 58 °F to 61 °F
Statistics for 17 May (1981–2005)
  • wetsuit boots for warmth, grip, and protection in cold temperatures

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit and neoprene boots.

The Glenelg Rivermouth water temperature is rather cool (61 °F) and the air temperature will feel about the same. A good quality spring wetsuit with optional neoprene boots should suffice. No need for wetsuit gloves.

Australia Sea Water Temperature

Map of current Australia
Surface Water Temperatures
based on measurements from oceanographic satellites
Australia Water Temperature Anomaly

Map of current Australia
Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

(compared with long term averages
at this time of year)

(click thumbnails to expand)

Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Glenelg Rivermouth. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

Glenelg Rivermouth Water Temperature Graph

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Glenelg Rivermouth sea temperatures peak in the range 16 to 18°C (61 to 64°F) on around the 14th of February and are at their lowest on about the 12th of September, in the range 13 to 15°C (55 to 59°F). The maximum seasonal sea temperatures at Glenelg Rivermouth in mid February lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots. The lowest sea temperatures at Glenelg Rivermouth in the second week of September are ideally suited to a 4/3mm wetsuit + 3mm boots, although a 5/3mm wetsuit may be preferable for longer sessions and cold windy days.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Glenelg Rivermouth can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Glenelg Rivermouth. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

 

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