Western, Sierra Leone
Coastal Waters8.24°N, 13.16°WStation SI-WES-JOH

John Obey Beach Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around May at about 29°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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John Obey Beach water temperature

27.2
81°FWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters8.24°N, 13.16°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
29°C
83.7°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
—
First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
27.2°C
81°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
27.5°C
81.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
27.6°C
81.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
27.5°C
81.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
27.2°C
81°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
26.9°C
80.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
26.8°C
80.2°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at John Obey Beach.
Confidence: High

John Obey Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in John Obey Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at29°C (84.2°F) in May.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
28
Jan
28
Feb
28
Mar
28
Apr
29
May
29
Jun
28
Jul
27
Aug
Current
27
Sep
28
Oct
29
Nov
29
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January26.4°C27.9°C29.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February26°C27.7°C29.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March26°C27.8°C29.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April27°C28.2°C29.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
May27.7°C29°C30.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
June27.4°C28.5°C30°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July26.1°C27.7°C28.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August26.2°C26.9°C28.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent26.1°C27.2°C28.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October27.1°C28°C29°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November27.7°C28.7°C29.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
December27.2°C28.6°C29.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for John Obey Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in John Obey Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in John Obey Beach this time of year is 27.2°C (81°F) — classified as Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C). Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in John Obey Beach?

The highest water temperatures in John Obey Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in John Obey Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in John Obey Beach average around27.2°C (81.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 26.1°C and a maximum of 28.1°C.

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