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

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

Echelon is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively little city close to the ocean with a population of 10743 people. The water temperature around Echelon varies dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 3.1°C (37.5°F) in February up to 22.4°C (72.3°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 Echelon 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 Echelon?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Echelon is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Echelon. A spot that might be worth checking out is Wooden Jetty, which is roughly 44.8km (27.9miles) away from Echelon. Click here for more information on Wooden Jetty and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Echelon are Margate Pier, which is 44.9km (27.9miles) away, and Ventnor Pier, located roughly 45km (27.9miles) from Echelon.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Echelon. The next good one is Goat Hill, which is only 35.1km (21.8miles) away from Echelon. Another beautiful beach near Echelon is Reeds Bay Park, which is roughly 38.7km (24miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Echelon?

The water temperature around Echelon is warm, reaching up to 22°C (72°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 1mm wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required for most people, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Echelon. However, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of nearly 3°C (38°F). In this season, 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 advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Echelon?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot 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. However, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when water temperatures go up to 17 to 22°C (63-72°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Echelon: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Echelon...

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