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

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

China is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 1160 people. The water temperature around China changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.4°C (36.4°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 (48°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since China 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 China?

The current water temperature in the month of November near China is about:

Are there surf spots located close to China?

There are not many surf spots close to China. A good spot nearby is Bolivar, which is roughly 37.3km (30.8miles) away from China. Click here to check out more information on Bolivar and its water temperature. Other surfspots near China are Refish Island, which is approximately 49.6km (30.8miles) away, and Galveston-Stewart Beach, located ca 57.6km (35.8miles) from China.

Are there beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches close to China. The next good one is Bayside Drive County Beach, which is 43.9km (27.3miles) away from China. Another good beach near China is Crosby, 44.5km (27.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for China?

The sea temperature around China 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 required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during early spring, sea temperatures reach lows of nearly 2°C (36°F). During these months, a 5/6 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 cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to China?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 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 China: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about China...

Do you know what the the city Rongrongan in Indonesia, the city Medreac in France, and the city Llysfaen in United Kingdom have in common with China? Click on the links to find out...