Surf wax temperature chart

Which Sticky Johnson wax suits the water where you surf? Pick your spot and month, or scan the tables for New Zealand, Australia, the USA and 50 more countries. Each month is colour-coded by wax grade: Cold, Cool, Warm or Tropical.

Sticky Johnson surf wax temperature bands

Match the wax to the water temperature: Cold below 15°C (59°F), Cool 15–20°C (59–68°F), Warm 20–24°C (68–75°F) and Tropical 24°C (75°F) and up. Lay down Deluxe Basecoat first, then rub on the top coat for your water.

Sticky Johnson surf wax grades by water temperature in °C and °F
Wax grade	Water °C	Water °F	Sticky Johnson wax
Cold	Below 15°C	Below 59°F	Deluxe Cold, MEGA 2.0 Cold, Foamie Cool/Cold
Cool	15–20°C	59–68°F	Deluxe Cool, MEGA 2.0 Cool, Foamie Cool/Cold
Warm	20–24°C	68–75°F	Deluxe Warm, MEGA 2.0 Warm, Foamie Warm/Tropical
Tropical	24°C and up	75°F and up	Deluxe Tropical, MEGA 2.0 Tropical, Foamie Warm/Tropical
Basecoat	Any water temperature, under your top coat		Deluxe Basecoat

These are Sticky Johnson's bands. Other brands use slightly different cut-offs, so check the wrapper if you're mixing brands.

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Which surf wax for New Zealand? Water temperature by month

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, New Zealand
Region	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
NorthlandAhiparasource	20° January, warm wax	21° February, warm wax	21° March, warm wax	20° April, warm wax	18° May, cool wax	17° June, cool wax	16° July, cool wax	15° August, cool wax	15° September, cool wax	16° October, cool wax	17° November, cool wax	19° December, cool wax
Auckland west coastMuriwai / Pihasource	20° January, warm wax	21° February, warm wax	21° March, warm wax	20° April, warm wax	18° May, cool wax	16° June, cool wax	15° July, cool wax	15° August, cool wax	15° September, cool wax	16° October, cool wax	17° November, cool wax	18° December, cool wax
Raglansource	20° January, warm wax	21° February, warm wax	21° March, warm wax	19° April, cool wax	18° May, cool wax	16° June, cool wax	15° July, cool wax	14° August, cold wax	15° September, cool wax	15° October, cool wax	17° November, cool wax	18° December, cool wax
Bay of PlentyMount Maunganuisource	20° January, warm wax	21° February, warm wax	21° March, warm wax	20° April, warm wax	18° May, cool wax	17° June, cool wax	16° July, cool wax	15° August, cool wax	15° September, cool wax	16° October, cool wax	17° November, cool wax	19° December, cool wax
Gisbornesource	19° January, cool wax	20° February, warm wax	20° March, warm wax	18° April, cool wax	17° May, cool wax	15° June, cool wax	14° July, cold wax	14° August, cold wax	14° September, cold wax	15° October, cool wax	16° November, cool wax	18° December, cool wax
TaranakiNew Plymouthsource	19° January, cool wax	20° February, warm wax	19° March, cool wax	18° April, cool wax	17° May, cool wax	15° June, cool wax	14° July, cold wax	13° August, cold wax	14° September, cold wax	14° October, cold wax	15° November, cool wax	17° December, cool wax
WellingtonLyall Baysource	16° January, cool wax	17° February, cool wax	16° March, cool wax	15° April, cool wax	14° May, cold wax	13° June, cold wax	12° July, cold wax	12° August, cold wax	12° September, cold wax	13° October, cold wax	14° November, cold wax	15° December, cool wax
ChristchurchNew Brighton / Sumnersource	16° January, cool wax	16° February, cool wax	15° March, cool wax	14° April, cold wax	12° May, cold wax	11° June, cold wax	10° July, cold wax	10° August, cold wax	10° September, cold wax	11° October, cold wax	12° November, cold wax	14° December, cold wax
DunedinSt Clairsource	13° January, cold wax	14° February, cold wax	13° March, cold wax	12° April, cold wax	11° May, cold wax	10° June, cold wax	9° July, cold wax	9° August, cold wax	9° September, cold wax	10° October, cold wax	11° November, cold wax	13° December, cold wax

Source: seatemperature.org (monthly averages from NOAA satellite data). Long-term monthly averages; on any given day the water can be a few degrees either side.

Which wax, month by month

NorthlandWarm wax Jan–AprCool wax May–Dec
Auckland west coastWarm wax Jan–AprCool wax May–Dec
RaglanWarm wax Jan–MarCool wax Apr–JulCold wax AugCool wax Sep–Dec
Bay of PlentyWarm wax Jan–AprCool wax May–Dec
GisborneWarm wax Feb–MarCool wax Apr–JunCold wax Jul–SepCool wax Oct–Jan
TaranakiWarm wax FebCool wax Mar–JunCold wax Jul–OctCool wax Nov–Jan
WellingtonCold wax May–NovCool wax Dec–Apr
ChristchurchCool wax Jan–MarCold wax Apr–Dec
DunedinCold wax all year

Surf wax temperature chart for New Zealand: average monthly sea temperature in °C and the Sticky Johnson wax grade (Cold, Cool, Warm or Tropical) for Northland, Auckland west coast, Raglan, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Taranaki, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. — View or save the New Zealand surf wax temperature chart as an image PNG · 1600 × 1183px

Which surf wax for Australia? Water temperature by month

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Australia
Region	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Gold CoastSnapper Rocks / Burleighsource	26° January, tropical wax	27° February, tropical wax	26° March, tropical wax	26° April, tropical wax	24° May, tropical wax	23° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	22° August, warm wax	22° September, warm wax	23° October, warm wax	25° November, tropical wax	26° December, tropical wax
SydneyBondisource	23° January, warm wax	24° February, tropical wax	24° March, tropical wax	23° April, warm wax	21° May, warm wax	20° June, warm wax	19° July, cool wax	19° August, cool wax	19° September, cool wax	19° October, cool wax	21° November, warm wax	22° December, warm wax
VictoriaBells Beach / Torquaysource	18° January, cool wax	18° February, cool wax	18° March, cool wax	17° April, cool wax	16° May, cool wax	14° June, cold wax	14° July, cold wax	13° August, cold wax	13° September, cold wax	14° October, cold wax	16° November, cool wax	17° December, cool wax
Margaret Riversource	21° January, warm wax	22° February, warm wax	22° March, warm wax	22° April, warm wax	21° May, warm wax	20° June, warm wax	19° July, cool wax	18° August, cool wax	18° September, cool wax	18° October, cool wax	19° November, cool wax	20° December, warm wax

Source: seatemperature.org (monthly averages from NOAA satellite data). Long-term monthly averages; on any given day the water can be a few degrees either side.

Which wax, month by month

Gold CoastWarm wax Jun–OctTropical wax Nov–May
SydneyTropical wax Feb–MarWarm wax Apr–JunCool wax Jul–OctWarm wax Nov–Jan
VictoriaCold wax Jun–OctCool wax Nov–May
Margaret RiverCool wax Jul–NovWarm wax Dec–Jun

Surf wax temperature chart for Australia: average monthly sea temperature in °C and the Sticky Johnson wax grade (Cold, Cool, Warm or Tropical) for the Gold Coast, Sydney, Victoria and Margaret River. — View or save the Australia surf wax temperature chart as an image PNG · 1600 × 873px

Which surf wax for USA? Water temperature by month

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, USA
Region	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Southern CaliforniaSan Diego (La Jolla)source	15° January, cool wax	15° February, cool wax	15° March, cool wax	16° April, cool wax	18° May, cool wax	19° June, cool wax	20° July, warm wax	20° August, warm wax	20° September, warm wax	19° October, cool wax	17° November, cool wax	16° December, cool wax
Northern CaliforniaSanta Cruzsource	12° January, cold wax	12° February, cold wax	13° March, cold wax	12° April, cold wax	12° May, cold wax	13° June, cold wax	14° July, cold wax	14° August, cold wax	15° September, cool wax	14° October, cold wax	14° November, cold wax	13° December, cold wax
HawaiiOahu North Shoresource	25° January, tropical wax	24° February, tropical wax	24° March, tropical wax	25° April, tropical wax	26° May, tropical wax	26° June, tropical wax	26° July, tropical wax	26° August, tropical wax	27° September, tropical wax	27° October, tropical wax	26° November, tropical wax	25° December, tropical wax
North CarolinaOuter Bankssource	8° January, cold wax	6° February, cold wax	8° March, cold wax	11° April, cold wax	16° May, cool wax	20° June, warm wax	21° July, warm wax	23° August, warm wax	24° September, tropical wax	20° October, warm wax	15° November, cool wax	11° December, cold wax
New JerseyAtlantic Citysource	4° January, cold wax	4° February, cold wax	6° March, cold wax	9° April, cold wax	14° May, cold wax	18° June, cool wax	21° July, warm wax	23° August, warm wax	22° September, warm wax	18° October, cool wax	12° November, cold wax	7° December, cold wax
FloridaCocoa Beachsource	20° January, warm wax	20° February, warm wax	21° March, warm wax	23° April, warm wax	25° May, tropical wax	27° June, tropical wax	28° July, tropical wax	28° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	27° October, tropical wax	24° November, tropical wax	22° December, warm wax

Sources: NOAA Coastal Water Temperature Guide (pier stations, archived); seatemperature.org (monthly averages from NOAA satellite data); seatemperature.info. Long-term monthly averages; on any given day the water can be a few degrees either side.

Which wax, month by month

Southern CaliforniaWarm wax Jul–SepCool wax Oct–Jun
Northern CaliforniaCool wax SepCold wax Oct–Aug
HawaiiTropical wax all year
North CarolinaCool wax MayWarm wax Jun–AugTropical wax SepWarm wax OctCool wax NovCold wax Dec–Apr
New JerseyCool wax JunWarm wax Jul–SepCool wax OctCold wax Nov–May
FloridaTropical wax May–NovWarm wax Dec–Apr

Surf wax temperature chart for the USA: average monthly sea temperature in °F and the Sticky Johnson wax grade (Cold, Cool, Warm or Tropical) for Southern California, Northern California, Hawaii, North Carolina, New Jersey and Florida. — View or save the USA surf wax temperature chart as an image PNG · 1600 × 997px

Each region links to its exact source page. US pier readings are from NOAA's Coastal Water Temperature Guide (archived copy; NOAA retired the guide in 2025). NZ and Australian figures are satellite-based monthly averages.

Which surf wax for the rest of the world?

Average monthly water temperature for 113 surf spots in 51 countries outside New Zealand, Australia and the USA, coloured by Sticky Johnson wax grade. Search below, or pick a spot in Find your wax to see the wax to buy.

Surf wax for Argentina1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Argentina
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mar del PlataBuenos Aires	20° January, warm wax	20° February, warm wax	20° March, warm wax	18° April, cool wax	16° May, cool wax	13° June, cold wax	11° July, cold wax	10° August, cold wax	11° September, cold wax	13° October, cold wax	15° November, cool wax	17° December, cool wax

Surf wax for Barbados1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Barbados
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Soup Bowl (Bathsheba)East coast	27° January, tropical wax	27° February, tropical wax	27° March, tropical wax	27° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	28° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Brazil5 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Brazil
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fernando de NoronhaPernambuco	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	28° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	27° July, tropical wax	27° August, tropical wax	26° September, tropical wax	27° October, tropical wax	27° November, tropical wax	27° December, tropical wax
FlorianópolisSanta Catarina	26° January, tropical wax	26° February, tropical wax	25° March, tropical wax	24° April, tropical wax	22° May, warm wax	19° June, cool wax	18° July, cool wax	18° August, cool wax	19° September, cool wax	21° October, warm wax	22° November, warm wax	24° December, tropical wax
ItacaréBahia	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	28° April, tropical wax	27° May, tropical wax	27° June, tropical wax	26° July, tropical wax	25° August, tropical wax	26° September, tropical wax	26° October, tropical wax	27° November, tropical wax	27° December, tropical wax
Rio de Janeiro	25° January, tropical wax	25° February, tropical wax	25° March, tropical wax	25° April, tropical wax	24° May, tropical wax	23° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	21° August, warm wax	21° September, warm wax	22° October, warm wax	22° November, warm wax	24° December, tropical wax
SaquaremaRio de Janeiro	25° January, tropical wax	25° February, tropical wax	26° March, tropical wax	25° April, tropical wax	24° May, tropical wax	23° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	22° August, warm wax	22° September, warm wax	22° October, warm wax	23° November, warm wax	24° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Canada2 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Canada
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
LawrencetownNova Scotia	3° January, cold wax	1° February, cold wax	1° March, cold wax	2° April, cold wax	5° May, cold wax	9° June, cold wax	14° July, cold wax	17° August, cool wax	16° September, cool wax	13° October, cold wax	9° November, cold wax	6° December, cold wax
TofinoBritish Columbia	9° January, cold wax	9° February, cold wax	9° March, cold wax	10° April, cold wax	11° May, cold wax	13° June, cold wax	14° July, cold wax	14° August, cold wax	13° September, cold wax	11° October, cold wax	10° November, cold wax	9° December, cold wax

Surf wax for Chile3 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Chile
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
AricaArica y Parinacota	22° January, warm wax	22° February, warm wax	22° March, warm wax	20° April, warm wax	20° May, warm wax	19° June, cool wax	17° July, cool wax	17° August, cool wax	17° September, cool wax	18° October, cool wax	19° November, cool wax	21° December, warm wax
IquiqueTarapacá	21° January, warm wax	21° February, warm wax	21° March, warm wax	20° April, warm wax	19° May, cool wax	18° June, cool wax	17° July, cool wax	17° August, cool wax	17° September, cool wax	18° October, cool wax	19° November, cool wax	20° December, warm wax
Pichilemu (Punta de Lobos)O'Higgins	16° January, cool wax	16° February, cool wax	16° March, cool wax	15° April, cool wax	14° May, cold wax	13° June, cold wax	13° July, cold wax	12° August, cold wax	13° September, cold wax	13° October, cold wax	14° November, cold wax	15° December, cool wax

Surf wax for China1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, China
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Riyue BayHainan	23° January, warm wax	23° February, warm wax	24° March, tropical wax	26° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	29° June, tropical wax	28° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	27° October, tropical wax	26° November, tropical wax	25° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Costa Rica4 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Costa Rica
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
PavonesPuntarenas	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	30° March, tropical wax	30° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	29° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax
Puerto ViejoLimón	27° January, tropical wax	27° February, tropical wax	28° March, tropical wax	28° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	29° June, tropical wax	28° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax
Santa TeresaPuntarenas	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	29° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax
TamarindoGuanacaste	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	28° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	29° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Denmark1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Denmark
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
KlitmøllerNorth Jutland	6° January, cold wax	5° February, cold wax	5° March, cold wax	7° April, cold wax	10° May, cold wax	13° June, cold wax	16° July, cool wax	17° August, cool wax	15° September, cool wax	13° October, cold wax	10° November, cold wax	8° December, cold wax

Surf wax for Dominican Republic1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Dominican Republic
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
CabaretePuerto Plata	26° January, tropical wax	26° February, tropical wax	26° March, tropical wax	26° April, tropical wax	27° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	28° July, tropical wax	28° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	27° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Ecuador1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Ecuador
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
MontañitaSanta Elena	25° January, tropical wax	26° February, tropical wax	26° March, tropical wax	26° April, tropical wax	25° May, tropical wax	24° June, tropical wax	23° July, warm wax	23° August, warm wax	23° September, warm wax	23° October, warm wax	23° November, warm wax	24° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for El Salvador1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, El Salvador
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
El TuncoLa Libertad	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	30° May, tropical wax	30° June, tropical wax	30° July, tropical wax	30° August, tropical wax	30° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Fiji1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Fiji
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cloudbreak (Tavarua)Mamanuca Islands	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	27° June, tropical wax	27° July, tropical wax	26° August, tropical wax	26° September, tropical wax	27° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for France4 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, France
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
BiarritzBasque coast	13° January, cold wax	12° February, cold wax	12° March, cold wax	14° April, cold wax	16° May, cool wax	19° June, cool wax	21° July, warm wax	22° August, warm wax	21° September, warm wax	18° October, cool wax	16° November, cool wax	14° December, cold wax
HossegorLandes	13° January, cold wax	12° February, cold wax	12° March, cold wax	14° April, cold wax	16° May, cool wax	19° June, cool wax	21° July, warm wax	22° August, warm wax	21° September, warm wax	18° October, cool wax	16° November, cool wax	14° December, cold wax
La TorcheBrittany	11° January, cold wax	10° February, cold wax	10° March, cold wax	12° April, cold wax	14° May, cold wax	16° June, cool wax	17° July, cool wax	18° August, cool wax	17° September, cool wax	16° October, cool wax	14° November, cold wax	12° December, cold wax
LacanauGironde	12° January, cold wax	11° February, cold wax	11° March, cold wax	13° April, cold wax	15° May, cool wax	18° June, cool wax	20° July, warm wax	21° August, warm wax	20° September, warm wax	18° October, cool wax	15° November, cool wax	13° December, cold wax

Surf wax for French Polynesia1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, French Polynesia
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Teahupo'oTahiti	28° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	27° June, tropical wax	27° July, tropical wax	26° August, tropical wax	26° September, tropical wax	27° October, tropical wax	27° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Germany1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Germany
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
SyltSchleswig-Holstein	4° January, cold wax	3° February, cold wax	4° March, cold wax	7° April, cold wax	11° May, cold wax	15° June, cool wax	17° July, cool wax	18° August, cool wax	16° September, cool wax	13° October, cold wax	9° November, cold wax	6° December, cold wax

Surf wax for Ghana1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Ghana
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
BusuaWestern Region	27° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	28° March, tropical wax	28° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	27° June, tropical wax	25° July, tropical wax	24° August, tropical wax	24° September, tropical wax	26° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Iceland1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Iceland
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Reykjanes PeninsulaReykjanes	6° January, cold wax	6° February, cold wax	6° March, cold wax	6° April, cold wax	8° May, cold wax	10° June, cold wax	11° July, cold wax	11° August, cold wax	10° September, cold wax	9° October, cold wax	7° November, cold wax	7° December, cold wax

Surf wax for India2 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, India
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
KovalamKerala	28° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	30° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	26° July, tropical wax	26° August, tropical wax	27° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax
VarkalaKerala	28° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	30° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	26° July, tropical wax	26° August, tropical wax	27° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Indonesia8 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Indonesia
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
CangguBali	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	27° June, tropical wax	26° July, tropical wax	26° August, tropical wax	26° September, tropical wax	27° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax
Desert PointLombok	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	27° July, tropical wax	27° August, tropical wax	27° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax
G-LandJava	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	27° June, tropical wax	26° July, tropical wax	25° August, tropical wax	26° September, tropical wax	27° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax
KeramasBali	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	27° July, tropical wax	26° August, tropical wax	27° September, tropical wax	27° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax
Lakey PeakSumbawa	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	27° June, tropical wax	26° July, tropical wax	26° August, tropical wax	27° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax
Mentawai IslandsSumatra	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	30° March, tropical wax	30° April, tropical wax	30° May, tropical wax	30° June, tropical wax	30° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax
Nias (Lagundri Bay)Sumatra	29° January, tropical wax	30° February, tropical wax	30° March, tropical wax	30° April, tropical wax	30° May, tropical wax	30° June, tropical wax	30° July, tropical wax	30° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax
UluwatuBali	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	27° June, tropical wax	26° July, tropical wax	26° August, tropical wax	26° September, tropical wax	27° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Ireland3 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Ireland
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
BundoranDonegal	9° January, cold wax	8° February, cold wax	8° March, cold wax	9° April, cold wax	11° May, cold wax	13° June, cold wax	15° July, cool wax	16° August, cool wax	15° September, cool wax	13° October, cold wax	12° November, cold wax	10° December, cold wax
LahinchClare	9° January, cold wax	9° February, cold wax	9° March, cold wax	10° April, cold wax	12° May, cold wax	14° June, cold wax	16° July, cool wax	16° August, cool wax	15° September, cool wax	14° October, cold wax	12° November, cold wax	10° December, cold wax
MullaghmoreSligo	9° January, cold wax	8° February, cold wax	8° March, cold wax	9° April, cold wax	11° May, cold wax	13° June, cold wax	15° July, cool wax	16° August, cool wax	15° September, cool wax	13° October, cold wax	12° November, cold wax	10° December, cold wax

Surf wax for Israel1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Israel
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Tel Aviv	19° January, cool wax	18° February, cool wax	18° March, cool wax	19° April, cool wax	21° May, warm wax	25° June, tropical wax	27° July, tropical wax	28° August, tropical wax	28° September, tropical wax	26° October, tropical wax	24° November, tropical wax	21° December, warm wax

Surf wax for Italy1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Italy
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Capo MannuSardinia	14° January, cold wax	14° February, cold wax	14° March, cold wax	15° April, cool wax	18° May, cool wax	21° June, warm wax	24° July, tropical wax	24° August, tropical wax	23° September, warm wax	21° October, warm wax	18° November, cool wax	15° December, cool wax

Surf wax for Japan4 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Japan
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Ichinomiya (Tsurigasaki)Chiba	17° January, cool wax	16° February, cool wax	16° March, cool wax	17° April, cool wax	19° May, cool wax	21° June, warm wax	23° July, warm wax	26° August, tropical wax	25° September, tropical wax	23° October, warm wax	21° November, warm wax	19° December, cool wax
Miyazaki (Kisakihama)Miyazaki	20° January, warm wax	19° February, cool wax	19° March, cool wax	20° April, warm wax	22° May, warm wax	24° June, tropical wax	26° July, tropical wax	28° August, tropical wax	27° September, tropical wax	26° October, tropical wax	23° November, warm wax	21° December, warm wax
NiijimaTokyo islands	18° January, cool wax	17° February, cool wax	17° March, cool wax	18° April, cool wax	20° May, warm wax	22° June, warm wax	25° July, tropical wax	27° August, tropical wax	26° September, tropical wax	24° October, tropical wax	22° November, warm wax	20° December, warm wax
Shonan (Kamakura)Kanagawa	14° January, cold wax	13° February, cold wax	14° March, cold wax	15° April, cool wax	18° May, cool wax	21° June, warm wax	23° July, warm wax	26° August, tropical wax	25° September, tropical wax	22° October, warm wax	20° November, warm wax	17° December, cool wax

Surf wax for Liberia1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Liberia
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
RobertsportGrand Cape Mount	28° January, tropical wax	27° February, tropical wax	27° March, tropical wax	28° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	27° July, tropical wax	27° August, tropical wax	27° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Maldives1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Maldives
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
North Malé Atoll	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	30° April, tropical wax	30° May, tropical wax	29° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Mauritius1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Mauritius
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
TamarinBlack River	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	28° March, tropical wax	27° April, tropical wax	27° May, tropical wax	25° June, tropical wax	24° July, tropical wax	24° August, tropical wax	24° September, tropical wax	24° October, tropical wax	25° November, tropical wax	27° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Mexico5 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Mexico
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
EnsenadaBaja California	16° January, cool wax	15° February, cool wax	16° March, cool wax	16° April, cool wax	17° May, cool wax	18° June, cool wax	19° July, cool wax	20° August, warm wax	20° September, warm wax	19° October, cool wax	18° November, cool wax	16° December, cool wax
Puerto EscondidoOaxaca	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	28° March, tropical wax	28° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	30° June, tropical wax	30° July, tropical wax	30° August, tropical wax	30° September, tropical wax	30° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax
Salina CruzOaxaca	26° January, tropical wax	26° February, tropical wax	27° March, tropical wax	28° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	30° June, tropical wax	30° July, tropical wax	30° August, tropical wax	30° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	27° November, tropical wax	26° December, tropical wax
SayulitaNayarit	25° January, tropical wax	24° February, tropical wax	24° March, tropical wax	25° April, tropical wax	27° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	30° July, tropical wax	30° August, tropical wax	30° September, tropical wax	30° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	26° December, tropical wax
Todos SantosBaja California Sur	22° January, warm wax	21° February, warm wax	21° March, warm wax	20° April, warm wax	20° May, warm wax	21° June, warm wax	25° July, tropical wax	27° August, tropical wax	28° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	26° November, tropical wax	25° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Morocco3 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Morocco
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
ImsouaneAgadir coast	17° January, cool wax	16° February, cool wax	16° March, cool wax	17° April, cool wax	17° May, cool wax	19° June, cool wax	19° July, cool wax	20° August, warm wax	20° September, warm wax	19° October, cool wax	18° November, cool wax	18° December, cool wax
Safi	17° January, cool wax	17° February, cool wax	17° March, cool wax	17° April, cool wax	18° May, cool wax	20° June, warm wax	20° July, warm wax	21° August, warm wax	21° September, warm wax	20° October, warm wax	19° November, cool wax	18° December, cool wax
TaghazoutAgadir coast	17° January, cool wax	17° February, cool wax	17° March, cool wax	17° April, cool wax	18° May, cool wax	19° June, cool wax	19° July, cool wax	20° August, warm wax	20° September, warm wax	20° October, warm wax	19° November, cool wax	18° December, cool wax

Surf wax for Mozambique1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Mozambique
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
TofoInhambane	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	28° March, tropical wax	27° April, tropical wax	26° May, tropical wax	25° June, tropical wax	24° July, tropical wax	24° August, tropical wax	24° September, tropical wax	25° October, tropical wax	26° November, tropical wax	27° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Namibia1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Namibia
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Skeleton BayErongo	18° January, cool wax	18° February, cool wax	18° March, cool wax	16° April, cool wax	15° May, cool wax	14° June, cold wax	14° July, cold wax	13° August, cold wax	13° September, cold wax	14° October, cold wax	15° November, cool wax	16° December, cool wax

Surf wax for Netherlands1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Netherlands
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
ScheveningenSouth Holland	6° January, cold wax	5° February, cold wax	6° March, cold wax	9° April, cold wax	12° May, cold wax	15° June, cool wax	18° July, cool wax	19° August, cool wax	18° September, cool wax	15° October, cool wax	11° November, cold wax	8° December, cold wax

Surf wax for Nicaragua1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Nicaragua
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
PopoyoRivas	26° January, tropical wax	25° February, tropical wax	26° March, tropical wax	27° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	29° June, tropical wax	28° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	27° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Norway1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Norway
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
UnstadLofoten	6° January, cold wax	5° February, cold wax	5° March, cold wax	5° April, cold wax	6° May, cold wax	9° June, cold wax	11° July, cold wax	12° August, cold wax	11° September, cold wax	10° October, cold wax	8° November, cold wax	7° December, cold wax

Surf wax for Panama1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Panama
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Santa CatalinaVeraguas	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	28° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	29° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	28° August, tropical wax	28° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Papua New Guinea1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Papua New Guinea
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
KaviengNew Ireland	30° January, tropical wax	30° February, tropical wax	30° March, tropical wax	30° April, tropical wax	30° May, tropical wax	30° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	30° October, tropical wax	30° November, tropical wax	30° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Peru3 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Peru
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
ChicamaLa Libertad	21° January, warm wax	22° February, warm wax	22° March, warm wax	20° April, warm wax	19° May, cool wax	18° June, cool wax	18° July, cool wax	17° August, cool wax	17° September, cool wax	17° October, cool wax	18° November, cool wax	19° December, cool wax
MáncoraPiura	24° January, tropical wax	25° February, tropical wax	25° March, tropical wax	24° April, tropical wax	23° May, warm wax	22° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	21° August, warm wax	21° September, warm wax	22° October, warm wax	22° November, warm wax	22° December, warm wax
Punta HermosaLima	21° January, warm wax	21° February, warm wax	21° March, warm wax	20° April, warm wax	19° May, cool wax	18° June, cool wax	18° July, cool wax	17° August, cool wax	17° September, cool wax	17° October, cool wax	18° November, cool wax	19° December, cool wax

Surf wax for Philippines3 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Philippines
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
BalerAurora	27° January, tropical wax	26° February, tropical wax	27° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	30° May, tropical wax	30° June, tropical wax	30° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	27° December, tropical wax
Cloud 9Siargao	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	28° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	30° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax
San JuanLa Union	27° January, tropical wax	27° February, tropical wax	28° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	30° May, tropical wax	30° June, tropical wax	30° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Portugal7 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Portugal
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
EriceiraLisbon coast	15° January, cool wax	14° February, cold wax	14° March, cold wax	15° April, cool wax	16° May, cool wax	18° June, cool wax	18° July, cool wax	19° August, cool wax	19° September, cool wax	18° October, cool wax	17° November, cool wax	16° December, cool wax
Jardim do MarMadeira	19° January, cool wax	18° February, cool wax	18° March, cool wax	18° April, cool wax	19° May, cool wax	21° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	23° August, warm wax	24° September, tropical wax	23° October, warm wax	21° November, warm wax	20° December, warm wax
NazaréCentro	14° January, cold wax	14° February, cold wax	14° March, cold wax	15° April, cool wax	16° May, cool wax	18° June, cool wax	18° July, cool wax	19° August, cool wax	19° September, cool wax	18° October, cool wax	17° November, cool wax	15° December, cool wax
Peniche (Supertubos)Centro	15° January, cool wax	14° February, cold wax	14° March, cold wax	15° April, cool wax	16° May, cool wax	18° June, cool wax	18° July, cool wax	19° August, cool wax	19° September, cool wax	18° October, cool wax	17° November, cool wax	15° December, cool wax
Porto (Matosinhos)Norte	14° January, cold wax	13° February, cold wax	14° March, cold wax	14° April, cold wax	15° May, cool wax	17° June, cool wax	17° July, cool wax	17° August, cool wax	17° September, cool wax	17° October, cool wax	15° November, cool wax	14° December, cold wax
SagresAlgarve	16° January, cool wax	15° February, cool wax	15° March, cool wax	16° April, cool wax	17° May, cool wax	18° June, cool wax	19° July, cool wax	20° August, warm wax	20° September, warm wax	19° October, cool wax	18° November, cool wax	17° December, cool wax
São MiguelAzores	17° January, cool wax	16° February, cool wax	16° March, cool wax	17° April, cool wax	18° May, cool wax	20° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	23° August, warm wax	23° September, warm wax	21° October, warm wax	19° November, cool wax	18° December, cool wax

Surf wax for Puerto Rico1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Puerto Rico
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
RincónWest coast	27° January, tropical wax	27° February, tropical wax	27° March, tropical wax	27° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Réunion1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Réunion
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Saint-LeuWest coast	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	28° March, tropical wax	28° April, tropical wax	27° May, tropical wax	25° June, tropical wax	24° July, tropical wax	24° August, tropical wax	24° September, tropical wax	24° October, tropical wax	26° November, tropical wax	27° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Samoa1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Samoa
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Upolu south coastUpolu	29° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	29° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	28° July, tropical wax	28° August, tropical wax	28° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Senegal1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Senegal
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
NgorDakar	21° January, warm wax	20° February, warm wax	20° March, warm wax	21° April, warm wax	22° May, warm wax	25° June, tropical wax	27° July, tropical wax	28° August, tropical wax	28° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	27° November, tropical wax	24° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for South Africa4 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, South Africa
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cape Town (Llandudno)Western Cape	19° January, cool wax	19° February, cool wax	18° March, cool wax	16° April, cool wax	16° May, cool wax	16° June, cool wax	15° July, cool wax	15° August, cool wax	15° September, cool wax	16° October, cool wax	17° November, cool wax	18° December, cool wax
Cape Town (Muizenberg)Western Cape	19° January, cool wax	19° February, cool wax	18° March, cool wax	16° April, cool wax	16° May, cool wax	16° June, cool wax	15° July, cool wax	15° August, cool wax	15° September, cool wax	16° October, cool wax	17° November, cool wax	18° December, cool wax
DurbanKwaZulu-Natal	25° January, tropical wax	26° February, tropical wax	26° March, tropical wax	25° April, tropical wax	24° May, tropical wax	22° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	21° August, warm wax	21° September, warm wax	22° October, warm wax	23° November, warm wax	24° December, tropical wax
Jeffreys BayEastern Cape	21° January, warm wax	21° February, warm wax	20° March, warm wax	19° April, cool wax	19° May, cool wax	18° June, cool wax	18° July, cool wax	17° August, cool wax	17° September, cool wax	18° October, cool wax	19° November, cool wax	20° December, warm wax

Surf wax for South Korea3 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, South Korea
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
JungmunJeju	16° January, cool wax	15° February, cool wax	15° March, cool wax	16° April, cool wax	18° May, cool wax	21° June, warm wax	25° July, tropical wax	27° August, tropical wax	26° September, tropical wax	23° October, warm wax	21° November, warm wax	19° December, cool wax
SongjeongBusan	15° January, cool wax	14° February, cold wax	14° March, cold wax	15° April, cool wax	17° May, cool wax	20° June, warm wax	23° July, warm wax	26° August, tropical wax	25° September, tropical wax	22° October, warm wax	19° November, cool wax	17° December, cool wax
YangyangGangwon	10° January, cold wax	8° February, cold wax	9° March, cold wax	11° April, cold wax	14° May, cold wax	18° June, cool wax	22° July, warm wax	24° August, tropical wax	22° September, warm wax	19° October, cool wax	15° November, cool wax	12° December, cold wax

Surf wax for Spain9 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Spain
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
El Palmar (Cádiz)Andalusia	16° January, cool wax	16° February, cool wax	16° March, cool wax	17° April, cool wax	18° May, cool wax	20° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	23° August, warm wax	22° September, warm wax	21° October, warm wax	19° November, cool wax	17° December, cool wax
Fuerteventura (Corralejo)Canary Islands	19° January, cool wax	18° February, cool wax	18° March, cool wax	19° April, cool wax	20° May, warm wax	21° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	22° August, warm wax	23° September, warm wax	23° October, warm wax	22° November, warm wax	20° December, warm wax
Gran Canaria (Las Palmas)Canary Islands	20° January, warm wax	19° February, cool wax	19° March, cool wax	19° April, cool wax	20° May, warm wax	21° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	23° August, warm wax	23° September, warm wax	23° October, warm wax	22° November, warm wax	21° December, warm wax
Lanzarote (La Santa)Canary Islands	19° January, cool wax	18° February, cool wax	18° March, cool wax	19° April, cool wax	19° May, cool wax	21° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	22° August, warm wax	23° September, warm wax	23° October, warm wax	21° November, warm wax	20° December, warm wax
MundakaBasque Country	13° January, cold wax	12° February, cold wax	13° March, cold wax	14° April, cold wax	16° May, cool wax	19° June, cool wax	21° July, warm wax	22° August, warm wax	21° September, warm wax	18° October, cool wax	16° November, cool wax	14° December, cold wax
RazoGalicia	13° January, cold wax	13° February, cold wax	13° March, cold wax	13° April, cold wax	14° May, cold wax	16° June, cool wax	17° July, cool wax	18° August, cool wax	17° September, cool wax	16° October, cool wax	15° November, cool wax	14° December, cold wax
San Sebastián (Zurriola)Basque Country	13° January, cold wax	12° February, cold wax	12° March, cold wax	14° April, cold wax	16° May, cool wax	19° June, cool wax	21° July, warm wax	22° August, warm wax	21° September, warm wax	18° October, cool wax	16° November, cool wax	14° December, cold wax
SantanderCantabria	13° January, cold wax	13° February, cold wax	13° March, cold wax	13° April, cold wax	15° May, cool wax	18° June, cool wax	20° July, warm wax	22° August, warm wax	21° September, warm wax	18° October, cool wax	16° November, cool wax	14° December, cold wax
Tenerife (Las Américas)Canary Islands	20° January, warm wax	19° February, cool wax	19° March, cool wax	19° April, cool wax	20° May, warm wax	21° June, warm wax	22° July, warm wax	23° August, warm wax	24° September, tropical wax	24° October, tropical wax	22° November, warm wax	21° December, warm wax

Surf wax for Sri Lanka3 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Sri Lanka
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Arugam BayEast coast	27° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	30° April, tropical wax	30° May, tropical wax	29° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	28° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax
HikkaduwaSouth-west coast	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	30° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	28° July, tropical wax	28° August, tropical wax	28° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax
WeligamaSouth coast	28° January, tropical wax	28° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	30° April, tropical wax	29° May, tropical wax	28° June, tropical wax	28° July, tropical wax	28° August, tropical wax	28° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	28° November, tropical wax	28° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for Taiwan2 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Taiwan
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
DongheTaitung	24° January, tropical wax	24° February, tropical wax	25° March, tropical wax	26° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	29° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	28° September, tropical wax	27° October, tropical wax	26° November, tropical wax	25° December, tropical wax
JinshanNew Taipei	18° January, cool wax	18° February, cool wax	20° March, warm wax	23° April, warm wax	26° May, tropical wax	27° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	28° September, tropical wax	25° October, tropical wax	23° November, warm wax	21° December, warm wax

Surf wax for Thailand1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Thailand
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Kata BeachPhuket	28° January, tropical wax	29° February, tropical wax	29° March, tropical wax	30° April, tropical wax	30° May, tropical wax	30° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	29° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	29° October, tropical wax	29° November, tropical wax	29° December, tropical wax

Surf wax for United Kingdom5 spots

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, United Kingdom
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
CroydeDevon	9° January, cold wax	9° February, cold wax	8° March, cold wax	9° April, cold wax	11° May, cold wax	14° June, cold wax	16° July, cool wax	17° August, cool wax	17° September, cool wax	15° October, cool wax	13° November, cold wax	11° December, cold wax
Newquay (Fistral)Cornwall	10° January, cold wax	10° February, cold wax	9° March, cold wax	10° April, cold wax	12° May, cold wax	14° June, cold wax	16° July, cool wax	17° August, cool wax	16° September, cool wax	15° October, cool wax	13° November, cold wax	11° December, cold wax
PorthcawlWales	8° January, cold wax	8° February, cold wax	8° March, cold wax	9° April, cold wax	12° May, cold wax	14° June, cold wax	17° July, cool wax	18° August, cool wax	17° September, cool wax	15° October, cool wax	12° November, cold wax	10° December, cold wax
ThursoScotland	8° January, cold wax	8° February, cold wax	7° March, cold wax	8° April, cold wax	9° May, cold wax	11° June, cold wax	12° July, cold wax	13° August, cold wax	13° September, cold wax	12° October, cold wax	11° November, cold wax	9° December, cold wax
TynemouthNorth East England	8° January, cold wax	7° February, cold wax	6° March, cold wax	7° April, cold wax	9° May, cold wax	12° June, cold wax	14° July, cold wax	14° August, cold wax	13° September, cold wax	12° October, cold wax	10° November, cold wax	9° December, cold wax

Surf wax for Uruguay1 spot

Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Uruguay
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Punta del EsteMaldonado	22° January, warm wax	23° February, warm wax	22° March, warm wax	20° April, warm wax	17° May, cool wax	13° June, cold wax	12° July, cold wax	12° August, cold wax	13° September, cold wax	15° October, cool wax	18° November, cool wax	21° December, warm wax

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Average monthly sea temperature and recommended Sticky Johnson wax grade, Vietnam
Spot	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Da Nang	23° January, warm wax	23° February, warm wax	24° March, tropical wax	25° April, tropical wax	28° May, tropical wax	29° June, tropical wax	29° July, tropical wax	30° August, tropical wax	29° September, tropical wax	28° October, tropical wax	27° November, tropical wax	25° December, tropical wax

Source: NOAA OISST v2.1 satellite sea surface temperature, monthly averages for 1991–2020 at the nearest ocean grid cell (about 25 km). Near the beach the water can be a degree or two either side, especially where cold upwelling hits the coast.

Surf wax temperature FAQ

What temperature surf wax should I use in New Zealand?

New Zealand water ranges from around 9–10°C in a South Island winter to about 21°C in Northland in late summer. For most of the year in the North Island, Cool wax (15–20°C) is your go-to. From January to April up north, switch to Warm wax (20–24°C). Wellington, the South Island and North Island west-coast winters call for Cold wax (below 15°C). Tropical wax (24°C and up) is for trips to warmer water. Sticky Johnson makes all four grades, so you can match your wax to the season and region. See our surf wax temperature chart for every region, month by month.

What is the difference between cold, cool, warm, and tropical surf wax?

The difference is hardness. Cold wax (below 15°C) is the softest and stickiest, so it stays tacky in cold water. Cool (15–20°C) and Warm (20–24°C) get progressively firmer. Tropical wax (24°C and up) is the hardest, so it won't melt in warm water. Using the wrong temperature wax means either a melted mess or a slippery board. Match the wax to your water temperature for the best grip.

Do I need to use a basecoat before applying surf wax?

A basecoat is highly recommended. Basecoat is a harder wax applied first to create a layer of textured bumps that your temperature-specific top coat grips onto. Without it, your top coat can slide around and wear off faster. Apply Sticky Johnson Basecoat in a crosshatch pattern first, then layer your Cool or Cold wax on top for maximum grip.

Can I use warm water wax in cold water?

You can, but it will be too hard to grip properly in cold conditions. Warm wax is formulated for higher temperatures and won't soften enough to be tacky in cold water. Always match your wax temperature rating to the actual water temperature.

Can I layer different temperature waxes on top of each other?

It's best to stick with one topcoat temperature at a time. Mixing can result in uneven grip. If switching seasons, do a full strip-and-rewax with the new temperature rather than layering warm over cold.

What happens if I leave my board in a hot car with cold-water wax?

Cold water wax is the softest formulation and will melt quickly in a hot car, creating a messy, uneven surface. Always store your board in shade or use a reflective board bag. If it melts, strip and re-wax.

What surf wax should I use in Australia?

It depends on where and when you surf. On the Gold Coast the water averages 22–27°C, so use Tropical wax (24°C and up) from November to May and Warm wax (20–24°C) from June to October. In Sydney, Warm wax covers most of the year, with Tropical in February and March and Cool wax (15–20°C) from July to October. Victoria's surf coast (Bells Beach, Torquay) is colder: Cool wax from November to May and Cold wax (below 15°C) from June to October. In Margaret River, use Warm wax from December to June and Cool wax from July to November.

What wax should I take to Bells Beach in winter?

Cold wax. The water at Torquay and Bells Beach averages 13–14°C from June to October, below the 15°C cut-off for Cool wax. From November to May it warms to 16–18°C, which is Cool wax territory.

Do you ship Sticky Johnson surf wax to Australia?

Yes. We ship anywhere in Australia at a flat rate, and prices are shown in Australian dollars. The shipping cost is shown at checkout.

Where can I buy Sticky Johnson surf wax in Australia?

You can order online and have it shipped anywhere in Australia. Our Australian distributor is listed on our stockists page.

What surf wax should I use in California?

In Southern California (San Diego), the water averages 59–66°F (15–19°C) from October to June, so use Cool wax then, and Warm wax (68–75°F) from July to September. Northern California (Santa Cruz) is colder, at 54–57°F (12–14°C) for most of the year, so use Cold wax (below 59°F), switching to Cool wax around September.

What surf wax should I use in Hawaii?

Tropical wax. The water on Oahu's North Shore averages 75–81°F (24–27°C) all year, so Tropical wax (75°F and up) is the right grade every month.

What surf wax should I use on the East Coast and in Florida?

Most East Coast spots swing through every grade. In New Jersey the water drops as low as 39°F (4°C) in winter and stays below 59°F (15°C) from November to May (Cold wax), then warms to 70–73°F (21–23°C) from July to September (Warm wax). The Outer Banks follow a similar pattern: Cold wax from December to April, and Warm to Tropical wax from June to October. In Florida (Cocoa Beach), use Warm wax from December to April and Tropical wax from May to November.

What are the surf wax temperature ranges in Fahrenheit?

Cold wax is for water below 59°F, Cool wax for 59–68°F, Warm wax for 68–75°F, and Tropical wax for 75°F and up. In Celsius that's below 15°C, 15–20°C, 20–24°C, and 24°C and up.

Do you ship to the USA?

Yes. We ship anywhere in the USA at a flat rate, and prices are shown in US dollars. The shipping cost is shown at checkout.

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Surf wax temperature FAQ

What temperature surf wax should I use in New Zealand?

What is the difference between cold, cool, warm, and tropical surf wax?

Do I need to use a basecoat before applying surf wax?

Can I use warm water wax in cold water?

Can I layer different temperature waxes on top of each other?

What happens if I leave my board in a hot car with cold-water wax?

What surf wax should I use in Australia?

What wax should I take to Bells Beach in winter?

Do you ship Sticky Johnson surf wax to Australia?

Where can I buy Sticky Johnson surf wax in Australia?

What surf wax should I use in California?

What surf wax should I use in Hawaii?

What surf wax should I use on the East Coast and in Florida?

What are the surf wax temperature ranges in Fahrenheit?

Do you ship to the USA?

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Surf wax temperature FAQ

What temperature surf wax should I use in New Zealand?

What is the difference between cold, cool, warm, and tropical surf wax?

Do I need to use a basecoat before applying surf wax?

Can I use warm water wax in cold water?

Can I layer different temperature waxes on top of each other?

What happens if I leave my board in a hot car with cold-water wax?

What surf wax should I use in Australia?

What wax should I take to Bells Beach in winter?

Do you ship Sticky Johnson surf wax to Australia?

Where can I buy Sticky Johnson surf wax in Australia?

What surf wax should I use in California?

What surf wax should I use in Hawaii?

What surf wax should I use on the East Coast and in Florida?

What are the surf wax temperature ranges in Fahrenheit?

Do you ship to the USA?

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