Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Portobello, New Zealand

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

Portobello is a coastal city in New Zealand. It is a comparatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1200 people. The water temperature around Portobello has slight variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 8.2°C (46.7°F) in July up to 14.6°C (58.3°F) in the month of February, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Portobello 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 Portobello?

The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters close to Portobello is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in close proximity to Portobello. The closest one is Aramoana, which is only 5.9km (3.9miles) away from Portobello. Click here for more information on Aramoana and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Portobello are Murdering Bay, which is roughly 6.2km (3.9miles) away, and Saint clair beach, located ca 8.9km (5.5miles) from Portobello.

Are there nice beaches in close proximity to Portobello?

Yes, there are more nice beaches close to Portobello. The nearest one is St Clair and St Kilda Beaches, which is only 7.6km (4.7miles) away from Portobello. Another gorgeous beach near Portobello is Tunnel Beach, which is ca 10.4km (6.5miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Portobello?

The water temperature around Portobello is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (58°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, 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 fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during June, July, and August, temperatures reach lows of roughly 8°C (47°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Portobello?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (47-56°F) during June, July, and August. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during winter when temperatures range from 10 to 15°C (49-58°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Portobello: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Portobello...

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