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

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

Cumberland is a coastal city in the United States. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 34843 people. The water temperature around Cumberland has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 3.5°C (38.2°F) in February up to 21.2°C (70.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Cumberland 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 Cumberland?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Cumberland is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Cumberland?

There are not too many surf spots close to Cumberland. The closest decent spot is Bonnet Shores Point, which is just 33.5km (21.1miles) away from Cumberland. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Bonnet Shores Point and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Cumberland are 1st beach, which is 33.9km (21.1miles) away, and 2nd Beach, located 34.3km (21.3miles) from Cumberland.

Are there beaches near Cumberland?

Yes, there are some other beautiful beaches close to Cumberland. The closest one is Barrington Beach, which is only 17.9km (11.1miles) away from Cumberland. Another nice beach near Cumberland is Taunton, which is 18.2km (11.3miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Cumberland?

The water temperature around Cumberland is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to 3°C (38°F). During these months, 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 high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Cumberland?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Cumberland: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Cumberland...

Do you know what the the city Bertipaglia in Italy, the city Caibarien in Cuba, and the city Saint-Cyprien-Plage in France have in common with Cumberland? Click on the links to find out...