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

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

Port Kembla is a surf spot in Australia. The water temperature around Port Kembla changes slightly throughout 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 Port Kembla 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 Port Kembla?

The current water temperature in the month of April at Port Kembla is ca:

Are there any other surf spots in close proximity to Port Kembla?

Yes, there are other surf spots close to Port Kembla. The closest one is South beach, which is only 4.8km (3miles) away from Port Kembla. Click here for directions and for more information on South beach and its current water temperature. Another good surfspot near Port Kembla is Whalebone, which is ca 5km (3.1miles) away.

Are there white sand beaches close to Port Kembla?

Not too many beaches are located in close proximity to Port Kembla. The next good one is Oreti Beach, which is more than 1167km (724.8miles) away from Port Kembla. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Golden Bay, roughly 1225.1km (760.9miles) away from Port Kembla.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Port Kembla?

The sea temperature at Port Kembla 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 might even be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during July, August, and September, sea temperatures cool down to roughly 17°C (62°F). During this season, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing close to Port Kembla?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot 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 love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during January, February, and March when water temperatures go up to 18 to 23°C (65-74°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Port Kembla: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Port Kembla...

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