Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near East Hampton, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about East Hampton...

East Hampton is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively mid-size city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 147993 people. The water temperature around East Hampton changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 3.6°C (38.4°F) in February up to 20.6°C (69°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since East Hampton 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 East Hampton?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters near East Hampton is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to East Hampton. The next good one is 81st Street, which is 21km (14miles) away from East Hampton. Click here for directions and for more information on 81st Street and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near East Hampton are 42nd St VA Beach, which is roughly 22.5km (14miles) away, and Virginia Beach, located roughly 23.1km (14.4miles) from East Hampton.

Are there beautiful beaches in close proximity to East Hampton?

No, there are not many beaches near to East Hampton. A beach that might be worth checking out is Portsmouth, which is only 14.1km (8.7miles) away from East Hampton. Another gorgeous beach near East Hampton is Smith Beach, approximately 29.6km (18.4miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for East Hampton?

The water temperature around East Hampton is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (69°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around East Hampton. However, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to roughly 4°C (38°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near East Hampton?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (38-47°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 16 to 21°C (60-69°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to East Hampton: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about East Hampton...

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