SUP in New South Wales
2 SUP spots in New South Wales, Australia. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for SUP.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for SUP in New South Wales: February–March. Then water around 23°C (shorty).
- Top picks: Sydney Harbour – Rose Bay & Byron Bay – The Pass.
- For beginners: Sydney Harbour – Rose Bay & Byron Bay – The Pass.
Sydney Harbour – Rose BayNew South Wales, Australia · best January–AprilBeginner-friendly · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ SYD 12 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Byron Bay – The PassNew South Wales, Australia · best March–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · ✈ BNK 23 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Water: average sea surface temperature.
Month by month in New South Wales
| Month | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22°C | shorty | 26°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 23°C | shorty | 27°C |
| MarchMar | 23°C | shorty | 26°C |
| AprilApr | 22°C | shorty | 23°C |
| MayMay | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| JuneJun | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 19°C |
| JulyJul | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 18°C |
| AugustAug | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| SeptemberSep | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| OctoberOct | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 24°C |
| NovemberNov | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 25°C |
| DecemberDec | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for SUP in New South Wales?
Best time for SUP in New South Wales: February–March. Then water around 23°C (shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in New South Wales?
It depends on the month: about 23°C water in February (shorty) and about 18°C in August (4/3 wetsuit).
Is New South Wales good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Sydney Harbour – Rose Bay & Byron Bay – The Pass.
Which airport is closest?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 12 km from Sydney Harbour – Rose Bay; Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), 23 km from Byron Bay – The Pass.