Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sandgate, Australia

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

Sandgate is a coastal city in Australia. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 4911 people. The water temperature around Sandgate changes moderately year round. The temperature ranges from 17.3°C (63.1°F) in July up to 26.2°C (79.2°F) in the month of February, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 22°C (72°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Sandgate 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 Sandgate?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Sandgate is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Sandgate?

There are not many surf spots close to Sandgate. The next good one is Cylinder, which is roughly 29.4km (22.3miles) away from Sandgate. Click here for directions and for more information on Cylinder and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Sandgate are Kings Beach Groyne, which is approximately 35.9km (22.3miles) away, and Kings Beach, located ca 36.6km (22.7miles) from Sandgate.

Are there white sand beaches close to Sandgate?

Not too many beaches are located close to Sandgate. The closest decent beach is Ninety Mile Beach, which is more than 1238.4km (769.2miles) away from Sandgate. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Bayleys Beach, ca 1301.5km (808.4miles) away from Sandgate.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Sandgate?

The sea temperature around Sandgate is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (79°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin wetsuit top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Sandgate. However, during summer, temperatures reach lows of nearly 17°C (63°F). During this time, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing close to Sandgate?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F) during June, July, and August. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during January, February, and March when water temperatures range from 21 to 26°C (70-79°F). Fish which can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Sandgate: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Sandgate...

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