Suriname — Sea Water Temperature and Annual Ranges
Up-to-date sea water temperatures for the coasts of Suriname. Learn about today’s conditions, monthly averages, and how the surrounding seas and oceans vary by season. We find every place where you can swim and show you the water temperature there today and throughout the year.
Sea Water Temperature Along the Coast
Chart of Average Temperature Changes Over the Last 60 Days
Places with the Warmest Sea Water Today
The Most Popular Seaside Places
Coastal Seas and Oceans
Water Temperature and Swimming Overview
Regions and Map
Water Temperature Trends
Suriname’s coastline faces the warm waters of the northern Atlantic and remains pleasantly tropical year-round. Sea surface temperatures along the coast generally range from about 26–30 °C (79–86 °F). The lower end of that range tends to occur during the slightly cooler or drier periods, while the warmest readings appear in the wetter, more humid months when surface waters can reach around 29–30 °C (84–86 °F). Overall seasonal variation is modest, so swimmers will find the water comfortably warm in almost any month, with only minor fluctuations between wet and dry seasons.
Swimming Conditions
Swimming is widely possible and commonly enjoyed where beaches and sheltered bays are accessible, because water temperatures are consistently inviting. However, conditions vary by location: near river mouths and mangrove fringes the water can be brackish, turbid, and subject to strong currents or debris, so those spots are less suitable for casual swimming. Many coastal areas lack lifeguards and facilities, and the rainy season can bring stronger surf and reduced visibility, so caution is advisable. With sensible precautions—choosing open sandy beaches, avoiding river outflows after heavy rain, and heeding local advice—swimming and snorkeling along Suriname’s coast are perfectly feasible and comfortable year‑round.