Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Desoto Lakes, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Desoto Lakes...

Desoto Lakes is a coastal city in the United States. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 3646 people. The water temperature around Desoto Lakes varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 17.2°C (63°F) in February up to 30.9°C (87.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 24°C (76°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Desoto Lakes 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 Desoto Lakes?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Desoto Lakes is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Desoto Lakes. The nearest one is Bradenton- twin piers, which is 14.1km (11.1miles) away from Desoto Lakes. Click here for directions and for more information on Bradenton- twin piers and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Desoto Lakes are Venice North Jetty, which is roughly 17.9km (11.1miles) away, and Anna Maria Island-Beach Streets, located 19.1km (11.9miles) from Desoto Lakes.

Are there white sand beaches near by?

There are several other beaches in proximity to Desoto Lakes. The closest one is Sarasota, which is 3.5km (2.2miles) away from Desoto Lakes. Another fun beach near Desoto Lakes is Siesta Key Beach, which is 8.3km (5.1miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Desoto Lakes?

The sea temperature around Desoto Lakes is extremely warm, reaching up to 31°C (88°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is normaly not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures reach lows of approximately 17°C (63°F). In this season, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing close to Desoto Lakes?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F) during winter. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 26 to 31°C (79-88°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Desoto Lakes: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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