Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Spotswood, Australia
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Spotswood...
Spotswood is a coastal city in Australia.
It is a fairly small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 2339 people.
The water temperature around Spotswood varies slightly during the year.
The temperature ranges from 12.4°C (54.3°F) in August up to 18.9°C (66.1°F) in the month of January, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (60°F) and the best time for water activities is winter, since Spotswood 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 Spotswood?
The current water temperature in the month of September near Spotswood is ca:
13°C (55°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
There are not many surf spots in proximity to Spotswood. A spot that might be worth checking out is Quarantines, which is just 35km (22.4miles) away from Spotswood.
Click here to check out more information on Quarantines and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Spotswood are
Spooks, which is approximately 36.1km (22.4miles) away, and
Ocean grove, located ca 36.2km (22.5miles) from Spotswood.
Are there sandy beaches near by?
Not too many beaches are in proximity to Spotswood. A beach, which is not too far away, is
Oreti Beach, which is almost 1260.9km (783.2miles) away from Spotswood. If you have some extra time, you can also visit
Tunnel Beach, which is approximately 1350.6km (838.9miles) away from Spotswood.
What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Spotswood?
The sea temperature around Spotswood is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°F) in the months of December, January, and February. During this time, in the summer, 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 surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during July, August, and September, water temperatures come down to approximately 12°C (54°F). During this time, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be fine 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 diving and fishing close to Spotswood?
Due to significant temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F) during summer. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during winter when temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Spotswood: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
