Surf Forecast Surf Report

Salt Rock Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, South Africa)

Today's Salt Rock sea temperature is 79 °F

(Which is normal for this time of year)

Mean: 79 °F
Range: 77 °F to 81 °F
Statistics for 20 Feb (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 81 °F once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (79 °F) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Salt Rock won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    South Africa Sea Water Temperature

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

    Map of current South Africa
    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 Salt Rock. 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.

    Salt Rock 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.

    Salt Rock sea water temperatures peak in the range 25 to 27°C (77 to 81°F) on around the 4th of February and are at their coldest on about the 1st of August, in the range 20 to 22°C (68 to 72°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Salt Rock climb to their maximum in early February. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Salt Rock sea water temperatures are coldest at the beginning of August. Surfers should use a 2mm long sleeve shorty or a 3/2mm spring wetsuit if the wind is up.

    Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Salt Rock 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 Salt Rock. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

     

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