Sea surface temperature (SST) forecasts

Left: Forecasts of average SST (°C) for the next 2 fortnights through to 2 months in future, as determined by the Bureau of Meteorology's seasonal forecast system ACCESS-S. Forecasts were issued on the date specified in the upper right corner of the figure. White boxes outline areas shown in close-up maps.

Right: Forecasted SST along the 100 m (dark grey), 200 m (black) and 1000 m (light grey) depth contours.


When interpretting these forecasts it is important to keep in mind their accuracy, or 'skill', which can be assessed by clicking on the 'Forecast skill' tab below each figure.

 

SST forecast: first fortnight

Forecast SST map

Close-ups The bigger picture Forecast skill

 

SST forecast: second fortnight

Forecast SST map

Close-ups The bigger picture Forecast skill

 

SST forecast: first month

Forecast SST map

Close-ups The bigger picture Forecast skill

 

SST forecast: second month

Forecast SST map

Close-ups The bigger picture Forecast skill