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

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

Bridgeport is a beach in the United States. The water temperature around Bridgeport has a large variability year round. 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 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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport?

The current water temperature in the month of September at Bridgeport is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Bridgeport. A spot that might be worth checking out is Smith point, which is about 35.9km (23.2miles) away from Bridgeport. Click here for more information on Smith point and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Bridgeport are Fire Island Point of Woods, which is approximately 37.3km (23.2miles) away, and Cupsogue beach, located approximately 37.6km (23.3miles) from Bridgeport.

Are there any other beautiful beaches near by?

Yes, there are more beaches in proximity to Bridgeport. The nearest one is Stratford, which is 3.2km (2miles) away from Bridgeport. Another nice beach near Bridgeport is Lake Mohegan, which is 3.4km (2.1miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Bridgeport?

The water temperature at Bridgeport 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 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures cool down to nearly 0°C (32°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly 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 near Bridgeport?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 17 to 22°C (63-72°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Bridgeport: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Bridgeport...

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