Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Picnic Bay, Australia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Picnic Bay...

Picnic Bay is a surf spot in Australia. The water temperature around Picnic Bay changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 11.7°C (53°F) in September up to 18.1°C (64.6°F) in the month of March, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (59°F) and the best time for water activities is early spring, since Picnic Bay 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 Picnic Bay?

The current water temperature in the month of October at Picnic Bay is about:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Picnic Bay. The nearest one is Squeaky Beach, which is 0.8km (0.5miles) away from Picnic Bay. Click here for directions and for more information on Squeaky Beach and its water temperature. Another surfspot near Picnic Bay is Tidal River, which is ca 2.1km (1.3miles) away.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are near to Picnic Bay. One that might be worth checking out is Oreti Beach, which is more than 1163.9km (722.9miles) away from Picnic Bay. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Tunnel Beach, which is 1255.9km (780.1miles) away from Picnic Bay.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Picnic Bay?

The water temperature at Picnic Bay is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of February, March, and April. During this time, in the early fall, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Picnic Bay. Nevertheless, during August, September, and October, temperatures cool down to approximately 12°C (53°F). During this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Picnic Bay?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (53-62°F) during fall. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during spring when temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Picnic Bay: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Picnic Bay...

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