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

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

Cordwood is a beach in the United States. The water temperature around Cordwood changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.8°F) in February up to 21.6°C (70.9°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Cordwood 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 Cordwood?

The current water temperature in the month of January at Cordwood is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Cordwood. The nearest one is Fire Island Point of Woods, which is just 17km (11.8miles) away from Cordwood. Click here for directions and for more information on Fire Island Point of Woods and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Cordwood are Robert Moses, which is ca 19km (11.8miles) away, and Robert Moses democrat point, located roughly 20km (12.4miles) from Cordwood.

Are there any other beautiful beaches near by?

Yes, there are a few other beaches close to Cordwood. The closest one is Rocky Point, which is 13.8km (8.5miles) away from Cordwood. Another gorgeous beach near Cordwood is Sasco Beach, which is roughly 16.9km (10.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Cordwood?

The water temperature at Cordwood is relatively cold, reaching up to 22°C (71°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Cordwood. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to 3°C (38°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Cordwood?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when water temperatures range from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Cordwood: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Cordwood...

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