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

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

Conway is a coastal city in the United States. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 13467 people. The water temperature around Conway changes extremely during the year. The temperature ranges from 2.6°C (36.6°F) in March up to 15.2°C (59.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (47°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Conway 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 Conway?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters around Conway is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Conway. A spot, which is not too far away, is Bethune, which is 42.9km (26.9miles) away from Conway. Click here for more information on Bethune and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Conway are Playa Linda, which is approximately 43.3km (26.9miles) away, and Cocoa Beach Pier, located roughly 45.3km (28.1miles) from Conway.

Are there white sand beaches near by?

There are not many beaches in close proximity to Conway. A beach that might be worth checking out is New Smyrna Beach, which is 43.6km (27.1miles) away from Conway. Another gorgeous beach near Conway is Cocoa Beach, approximately 45.8km (28.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Conway?

The sea temperature around Conway is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Conway. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures drop down to nearly 3°C (37°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 amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Conway?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during February, March, and April. 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 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish which can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Conway: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Conway...

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