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

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

Bradley Beach is a surf spot in the United States. The water temperature around Bradley Beach varies significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.7°F) in February up to 21.9°C (71.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (55°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Bradley 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 Bradley Beach?

The current water temperature in the month of December at Bradley Beach is approximately:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Bradley Beach. The nearest one is Belmar-16 th Street, which is 1.9km (1.2miles) away from Bradley Beach. Click here for directions and for more information on Belmar-16 th Street and its current water temperature. Another good surfspot near Bradley Beach is Asbury Park, which is approximately 2.2km (1.3miles) away.

Are there beaches close by?

Yes, there are several gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Bradley Beach. The closest one is Bradley Beach, which is 0.4km (0.3miles) away from Bradley Beach. Another good beach near Bradley Beach is Avon-by-the-Sea, which is ca 0.7km (0.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Bradley Beach?

The water temperature at Bradley Beach is relatively cold, reaching up to 22°C (71°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 several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Bradley Beach. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to 3°C (38°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some 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 advisable to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Bradley Beach?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change 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 can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures reach 17 to 22°C (62-71°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Bradley Beach: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Bradley Beach...

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