Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Barrington Beach, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Barrington Beach...

Barrington Beach is a beach in the United States. The water temperature around Barrington Beach varies significantly year round. 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 Barrington 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 Barrington Beach?

The current water temperature in the month of March at Barrington Beach is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Barrington Beach. The nearest one is 1st beach, which is 16.3km (10.3miles) away from Barrington Beach. Click here for more information on 1st beach and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Barrington Beach are 2nd Beach, which is ca 16.5km (10.3miles) away, and Bonnet Shores Point, located ca 17.6km (10.9miles) from Barrington Beach.

Are there any other beaches close by?

Yes, there are a few other gorgeous beaches in proximity to Barrington Beach. The nearest one is Warwick, which is 5.6km (3.5miles) away from Barrington Beach. Another fun beach near Barrington Beach is Goddard Memorial State Beach, which is ca 7.5km (4.7miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Barrington Beach?

The water temperature at Barrington 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Barrington Beach. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures come down to 3°C (38°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine 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 recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Barrington Beach?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. 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. However, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures go up to 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Barrington Beach: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Barrington Beach...

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