Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Earlwood, Australia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Earlwood...

Earlwood is a coastal city in Australia. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 16564 people. The water temperature around Earlwood changes slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 16.9°C (62.5°F) in August up to 23.2°C (73.8°F) in the month of February, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 20°C (68°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Earlwood 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 Earlwood?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Earlwood is about:

Are there surf spots near Earlwood?

Yes, there are several surf spots close to Earlwood. The nearest one is Greenhills, which is 7.4km (4.7miles) away from Earlwood. Click here for more information on Greenhills and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Earlwood are The Wall, which is 7.6km (4.7miles) away, and The Ally, located approximately 7.7km (4.8miles) from Earlwood.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are near to Earlwood. The closest decent beach is Oreti Beach, which is 1187.6km (737.6miles) away from Earlwood. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Golden Bay, which is ca 1229.4km (763.6miles) away from Earlwood.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Earlwood?

The water temperature around Earlwood 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 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or 1mm top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Earlwood. Nevertheless, during late summer, sea temperatures come down to roughly 17°C (62°F). In this season, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Earlwood?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F) during July, August, and September. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during winter when temperatures range from 18 to 23°C (65-74°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Earlwood: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Earlwood...

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