Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Attu, United States
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Attu...
Attu is an island in the United States.
It is one of the islands of the Aleutian Islands island group.
The water temperature around Attu has moderate variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 2.3°C (36.1°F) in March up to 9.8°C (49.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 6°C (42°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Attu 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 Attu?
The current water temperature in the month of December near Attu is ca:
0°C (32°F)
Are there surf spots in close proximity to Attu?
Not many surf spots are located in close proximity to Attu. The next good one is Veedol Beach, which is more than 1865.5km (1158.7miles) away from Attu.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Veedol Beach and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try
Sendai shinko, which is 2020.9km (1255.2miles) away from Attu. Another good surfspot is
Sendai shinko, located roughly 2020.9km (1255.2miles) from Attu.
Are there white sand beaches near by?
Not too many beaches are close to Attu. The closest decent one is
Lazurnaya Bay, which is 2178.1km (1352.9miles) away from Attu. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit
Kujukuri Beach, which is roughly 2198.1km (1365.3miles) away from Attu.
Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Attu?
The sea temperature around Attu is very cold, reaching up to 10°C (50°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during early spring, sea temperatures drop down to roughly 2°C (36°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing close to Attu?
Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during February, March, and April. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures go up to 5 to 10°C (41-50°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod.
Directions to Attu: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
