Southland, New Zealand
Tasman Sea47.25°S, 167.60°EStation NE-SOU-THE

The Settlement Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Tasman Sea, warmest around February at about 14.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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The Settlement water temperature

11.6
52.9°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgTasman Sea47.25°S, 167.60°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
13°C
55.6°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
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Daily maximum
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
11.6°C
52.9°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
11.9°C
53.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
12°C
53.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
11.9°C
53.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
11.6°C
52.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
11.3°C
52.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
11.2°C
52.2°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at The Settlement.
Confidence: High

The Settlement Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in The Settlement occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at14.3°C (57.7°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)
14
Jan
14
Feb
14
Mar
14
Apr
13
May
12
Jun
12
Jul
11
Aug
Current
12
Sep
12
Oct
13
Nov
13
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January12°C13.8°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February12.8°C14.3°C17.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March13.1°C14.2°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April12.2°C13.8°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May11.6°C13.1°C15°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.6°C11.9°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.4°C11.6°C13.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August9.8°C11.4°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent10.6°C11.6°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October10.7°C11.7°C12.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November11°C12.5°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December12.1°C13.3°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for The Settlement

Is the sea warm enough to swim in The Settlement today?

Typical sea surface temperature in The Settlement this time of year is 11.6°C (52.9°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 The Settlement?

The highest water temperatures in The Settlement typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in The Settlement in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in The Settlement average around11.6°C (52.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 10.6°C and a maximum of 12.3°C.

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