Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Diamond Head, Australia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Diamond Head...

Diamond Head is a surf spot in Australia. The water temperature around Diamond Head changes slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 17.8°C (64°F) in August up to 23.8°C (74.9°F) in the month of January, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 21°C (70°F) and the best time for water activities is winter, since Diamond Head 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 at Diamond Head?

The current water temperature in the month of December at Diamond Head is about:

Are there any other surf spots near by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in close proximity to Diamond Head. The nearest one is North Haven, which is 6.1km (3.8miles) away from Diamond Head. Click here for more information on North Haven and its water temperature. Another good surfspot near Diamond Head is Rainbow Beach, which is ca 9.2km (5.7miles) away.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not many beaches are near to Diamond Head. The next good beach is Ninety Mile Beach, which is more than 1162.1km (721.8miles) away from Diamond Head. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Bayleys Beach, which is 1208.1km (750.4miles) away from Diamond Head.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Diamond Head?

The water temperature at Diamond Head is warm, reaching up to 24°C (75°F) in the months of December, January, and February. During this time, in the summer, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine without a rashguard or 1mm top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late summer, water temperatures cool down to approximately 18°C (64°F). During these months, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Diamond Head?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 18 to 23°C (64-73°F) during July, August, and September. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during winter when temperatures reach 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Diamond Head: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Diamond Head...

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