Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Dapto, Australia
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Dapto...
Dapto is a coastal city in Australia.
It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 10478 people.
The water temperature around Dapto varies slightly during the year.
The temperature ranges from 16.8°C (62.2°F) in August up to 23.2°C (73.8°F) in the month of February, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 20°C (68°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Dapto is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
What is the current water temperature near Dapto?
The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters around Dapto is ca:
23°C (73°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Dapto. The closest one is Port Kembla, which is 7.2km (4.7miles) away from Dapto.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Port Kembla and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Dapto are
Cowries, which is 7.5km (4.7miles) away, and
Shatters, located roughly 7.9km (4.9miles) from Dapto.
Are there white sand beaches located close to Dapto?
Not many beaches are located near to Dapto. A beach that might be worth checking out is
Oreti Beach, which is 1170.9km (727.3miles) away from Dapto. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try
Golden Bay, which is approximately 1231.1km (764.7miles) away from Dapto.
What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Dapto?
The sea temperature around Dapto is warm, reaching up to 23°C (74°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, a thin top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or thin top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Dapto. Nevertheless, during July, August, and September, water temperatures cool down to nearly 17°C (62°F). During this time, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.
How is the diving and fishing near Dapto?
Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F) during summer. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during winter when temperatures range from 18 to 23°C (65-74°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.
Directions to Dapto: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
