Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Picton, Australia
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Picton...
Picton is a coastal city in Australia.
It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 4284 people.
The water temperature around Picton varies slightly during the year.
The temperature ranges from 16.5°C (61.8°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 Picton 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 Picton?
The current water temperature in the month of April near Picton is ca:
22°C (71°F)
Are there surf spots in close proximity to Picton?
There are not many surf spots close to Picton. The next good one is Thirroul, which is 20.8km (12.9miles) away from Picton.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Thirroul and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Picton are
Austinmer Beach, which is approximately 20.8km (12.9miles) away, and
Austinmer pools, located ca 20.8km (12.9miles) from Picton.
Are there sandy beaches near Picton?
Not too many beaches are located near to Picton. The closest decent one is
Oreti Beach, which is almost 1192.8km (740.9miles) away from Picton. If you have some extra time, you can also visit
Golden Bay, 1247.6km (774.9miles) away from Picton.
What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Picton?
The sea temperature around Picton 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 for temperature-senstive people, but some people might even be fine without a rashguard or light wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late summer, water temperatures come down to approximately 17°C (62°F). During these months, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for a good amount of time, 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 bring a 4/3 wetsuit.
How is the diving and fishing close to Picton?
Due to significant 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 July, August, and September. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during winter when sea temperatures reach 18 to 23°C (65-74°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 Picton: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
