Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
Oglander Bay51.58°S, 58.06°WStation FA-FAL-LON

Long Island Sand Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Oglander Bay, warmest around February at about 10°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Long Island Sand Beach water temperature

4.9
40.8°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgOglander Bay51.58°S, 58.06°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
6°C
43.5°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
4.9°C
40.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
5.2°C
41.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
5.3°C
41.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
5.2°C
41.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
4.9°C
40.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
4.6°C
40.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
4.5°C
40.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Long Island Sand Beach.
Confidence: High

Long Island Sand Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Long Island Sand Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at10°C (50°F) in February.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
10
Jan
10
Feb
10
Mar
9
Apr
7
May
6
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
Current
5
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
9
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.8°C9.9°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.7°C10°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March8.2°C9.5°C11°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.2°C8.5°C10.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May6°C7.1°C8.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June5.1°C5.9°C6.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July4.3°C5.1°C6.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August3.7°C4.8°C5.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent4°C4.9°C5.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October4.3°C5.7°C6.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November5.2°C7°C8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December7°C8.6°C10.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Long Island Sand Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Long Island Sand Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Long Island Sand Beach this time of year is 4.9°C (40.8°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Long Island Sand Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Long Island Sand Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Long Island Sand Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Long Island Sand Beach average around4.9°C (40.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 4°C and a maximum of 5.7°C.

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