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

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

Brooks is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 1063 people. The water temperature around Brooks changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 1.5°C (34.7°F) in March up to 14.7°C (58.4°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (47°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Brooks 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 Brooks?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Brooks is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Brooks?

There are not many surf spots close to Brooks. A good spot nearby is Popham-Read, which is about 65.7km (55.7miles) away from Brooks. Click here to check out more information on Popham-Read and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Brooks are Higgins Beach, which is roughly 89.7km (55.7miles) away, and Kennebunk beach, located roughly 107.3km (66.6miles) from Brooks.

Are there beaches close by?

There are some other beautiful beaches in proximity to Brooks. The nearest one is Town Beach, which is just 12.8km (8miles) away from Brooks. Another beach near Brooks is Lincolnville Beach, which is approximately 19.3km (12miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Brooks?

The sea temperature around Brooks is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (58°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures come down to approximately 2°C (35°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods 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 diving and fishing close to Brooks?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during February, March, and April. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures go up to 10 to 15°C (49-58°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Brooks: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Brooks...

Do you know what the the island Flinders in Australia, the city Warder in Germany, and Connell Reef have in common with Brooks? Click on the links to find out...