Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near 1st beach, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about 1st beach...

1st beach is a surf spot in the United States. The water temperature around 1st beach changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 3.5°C (38.2°F) in February up to 21.2°C (70.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since 1st beach is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature at 1st beach?

The current water temperature in the month of April at 1st beach is approximately:

Are there any other surf spots near 1st beach?

Yes, there are several surf spots close to 1st beach. The closest one is Ruggles, which is 1.3km (0.8miles) away from 1st beach. Click here for directions and for more information on Ruggles and its water temperature. Another fun surfspot near 1st beach is 2nd Beach, which is ca 1.7km (1.1miles) away.

Are there nice beaches close to 1st beach?

Yes, there are several other nice beaches in proximity to 1st beach. The closest one is Eastons Beach, which is 0.1km (0miles) away from 1st beach. Another beach near 1st beach is Newport, which is approximately 1.1km (0.7miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for 1st beach?

The water temperature at 1st beach is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at 1st beach. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to 3°C (38°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to 1st beach?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures range from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to 1st beach: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about 1st beach...

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