Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Bell Gardens, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Bell Gardens...

Bell Gardens is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 42072 people. The water temperature around Bell Gardens varies slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 14.1°C (57.3°F) in February up to 19.8°C (67.7°F) in the month of September, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (62°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Bell Gardens 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 Bell Gardens?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Bell Gardens is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Bell Gardens. The nearest one is Ray Bay, which is only 15.7km (9.9miles) away from Bell Gardens. Click here to check out more information on Ray Bay and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Bell Gardens are Seal Beach, which is ca 15.9km (9.9miles) away, and Manhattan 26th street, located ca 16km (9.9miles) from Bell Gardens.

Are there nice beaches near by?

Yes, there are a few other beaches in proximity to Bell Gardens. The nearest one is Huntington State Beach, which is just 4km (2.5miles) away from Bell Gardens. Another beach near Bell Gardens is Los Angeles County, which is ca 8km (5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Bell Gardens?

The water temperature around Bell Gardens is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (68°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures come down to nearly 14°C (57°F). During this time, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Bell Gardens?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F) during January, February, and March. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during fall when temperatures go up to 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Bell Gardens: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Bell Gardens...

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