Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ballenger Creek, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ballenger Creek...

Ballenger Creek is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 18274 people. The water temperature around Ballenger Creek changes significantly during the year. The temperature ranges from 2°C (35.7°F) in January up to 27°C (80.6°F) in the month of July, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (59°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Ballenger Creek is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Ballenger Creek. A good spot nearby is Naval Jetty, which is more than 133.5km (82.9miles) away from Ballenger Creek. Click here for more information on Naval Jetty and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Dewey Beach, which is 135.7km (84.3miles) away from Ballenger Creek. Another fun surfspot is Dewey Beach, located ca 135.7km (84.3miles) from Ballenger Creek.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to Ballenger Creek. A good beach nearby is Point of Rocks, which is just 8.7km (5.4miles) away from Ballenger Creek. Another beach near Ballenger Creek is Landing Road, ca 37.8km (23.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Ballenger Creek?

The water temperature around Ballenger Creek is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (81°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a rashguard or 1mm top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Ballenger Creek. Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, temperatures come down to nearly 2°C (36°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Ballenger Creek?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures range from 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Ballenger Creek: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Ballenger Creek...

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