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

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

Elsternwick is a coastal city in Australia. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 9286 people. The water temperature around Elsternwick varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 12.4°C (54.3°F) in August up to 18.9°C (66.1°F) in the month of January, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (60°F) and the best time for water activities is winter, since Elsternwick 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 Elsternwick?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Elsternwick is about:

Are there surf spots near Elsternwick?

There are not too many surf spots close to Elsternwick. The closest decent spot is Quarantines, which is about 34.7km (21.8miles) away from Elsternwick. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Quarantines and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Elsternwick are Portsea Back Beach, which is ca 35.1km (21.8miles) away, and Spooks, located ca 35.2km (21.8miles) from Elsternwick.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

No, not too many beaches are located in close proximity to Elsternwick. One that might be worth checking out is Oreti Beach, which is more than 1254.2km (779miles) away from Elsternwick. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Tunnel Beach, which is roughly 1343.8km (834.6miles) away from Elsternwick.

What wetsuit is needed for Elsternwick?

The water temperature around Elsternwick is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°F) in the months of December, January, and February. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during July, August, and September, sea temperatures reach lows of nearly 12°C (54°F). In this season, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Elsternwick?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F) during summer. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during December, January, and February when temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Elsternwick: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Elsternwick...

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