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

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

Charles is an island in the United States. It is located in the Connecticut island group. The water temperature around Charles has extreme variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 1.5°C (34.7°F) in January up to 25.4°C (77.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 14°C (58°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Charles 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 Charles?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Charles is approximately:
25°C (77°F)

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located close to Charles. A spot that might be worth checking out is Assateague, which is 104.1km (64.7miles) away from Charles. Click here to check out more information on Assateague and its water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try surfing Ocean City, which is 106.1km (65.9miles) away from Charles. Another fun surfspot is Ocean City, located 106.1km (65.9miles) from Charles.

Are there beaches close to Charles?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Charles. A beach that might be worth checking out is Sandy Point, which is 20.8km (12.9miles) away from Charles. Another beautiful beach near Charles is North Beach, which is roughly 30.4km (18.9miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Charles?

The water temperature around Charles is very warm, reaching up to 25°C (78°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for sensitive people, but most people will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures cool down to 1°C (35°F). During this time, 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 windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Charles?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (35-44°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures reach 20 to 25°C (69-78°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Charles: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Charles...

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