Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Port Adelaide, Australia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Port Adelaide...

Port Adelaide is a coastal city in Australia. It is a comparatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1097 people. The water temperature around Port Adelaide has slight variability year round. The temperature ranges from 13.4°C (56.1°F) in September up to 22.3°C (72.1°F) in the month of March, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (64°F) and the best time for water activities is early spring, since Port Adelaide 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 Port Adelaide?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters close to Port Adelaide is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Port Adelaide. A good spot nearby is Glenelg, which is about 9.3km (14.1miles) away from Port Adelaide. Click here to check out more information on Glenelg and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Port Adelaide are 3-poles reef, which is 22.6km (14.1miles) away, and Gull rock, located ca 27.2km (16.9miles) from Port Adelaide.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, not many beaches are located in close proximity to Port Adelaide. A beach, which is not too far away, is Oreti Beach, which is 1628km (1011.2miles) away from Port Adelaide. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Tunnel Beach, 1717.7km (1066.9miles) away from Port Adelaide.

What wetsuit is needed for Port Adelaide?

The water temperature around Port Adelaide is warm, reaching up to 22°C (72°F) in the months of February, March, and April. During this time, in the early fall, a light top or a jumpsuit might be required for most people, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or light top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during August, September, and October, temperatures drop down to 13°C (56°F). In this season, a 4/3 wetsuit is required 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 chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Port Adelaide?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F) during fall. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during spring when sea temperatures reach 17 to 22°C (63-72°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Port Adelaide: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Port Adelaide...

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