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

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

Dranesville is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 11921 people. The water temperature around Dranesville changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 2°C (35.7°F) in January up to 27°C (80.6°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (59°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Dranesville 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 Dranesville?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Dranesville is about:

Are there surf spots near Dranesville?

Not too many surf spots are located in proximity to Dranesville. The closest decent spot is Naval Jetty, which is almost 123.1km (76.4miles) away from Dranesville. Click here for more information on Naval Jetty and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Dewey Beach, which is approximately 124.4km (77.3miles) away from Dranesville. Another surfspot is Dewey Beach, located 124.4km (77.3miles) from Dranesville.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches close to Dranesville. The closest decent beach is Point of Rocks, which is only 21.6km (13.4miles) away from Dranesville. Another gorgeous beach near Dranesville is Landing Road, ca 35.2km (21.8miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Dranesville?

The water temperature around Dranesville is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (81°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a rashguard or light wetsuit top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during December, January, and February, water temperatures reach lows of 2°C (36°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine 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 have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Dranesville?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during June, July, and August when water temperatures reach 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Dranesville: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Dranesville...

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