Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Bedford, United States

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

Bedford is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 12502 people. The water temperature around Bedford has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 0°C (32.1°F) in February up to 22.3°C (72.1°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Bedford 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 Bedford?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Bedford is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Bedford. A good spot nearby is Deveraux Beach, which is 21.7km (14.8miles) away from Bedford. Click here for more information on Deveraux Beach and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Bedford are allerton point, which is approximately 23.8km (14.8miles) away, and Nantasket Beach, located 26.4km (16.4miles) from Bedford.

Are there beaches close by?

Yes, there are a few other beautiful beaches in close proximity to Bedford. The nearest one is Walden Pond, which is 4.9km (3miles) away from Bedford. Another beautiful beach near Bedford is Robbins Hill, which is ca 7.9km (4.9miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Bedford?

The water temperature around Bedford is warm, reaching up to 22°C (72°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a light top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine without a rashguard or 1mm wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures drop down to 0°C (32°F). During 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 good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Bedford?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when temperatures reach 17 to 22°C (63-72°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Bedford: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Bedford...

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