Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Agassiz, Canada

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Agassiz...

Agassiz is a coastal city in Canada. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 4738 people. The water temperature around Agassiz has moderate variability year round. The temperature ranges from 6.8°C (44.3°F) in February up to 13.7°C (56.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Agassiz 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 near Agassiz?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Agassiz is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Agassiz?

There are not many surf spots close to Agassiz. A good spot nearby is Point roberts point, which is about 60.6km (51.9miles) away from Agassiz. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Point roberts point and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Agassiz are Fort Ebey, which is ca 83.6km (51.9miles) away, and Midgets, located 87.8km (54.5miles) from Agassiz.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches in proximity to Agassiz. A good beach nearby is White Rock Beach, which is just 49.6km (30.8miles) away from Agassiz. Another nice beach near Agassiz is Second Beach, roughly 62.4km (38.7miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Agassiz?

The sea temperature around Agassiz is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (57°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures reach lows of nearly 7°C (44°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Agassiz?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Agassiz: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Agassiz...

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