Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ellsworth, United States
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ellsworth...
Ellsworth is a coastal city in the United States.
It is a rather small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 7741 people.
The water temperature around Ellsworth varies extremely during the year.
The temperature ranges from 1.5°C (34.7°F) in March up to 12.3°C (54.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (46°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth?
The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters around Ellsworth is ca:
2°C (35°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
Not many surf spots are in proximity to Ellsworth. The next good one is Popham-Read, which is almost 88.6km (55miles) away from Ellsworth.
Click here to check out more information on Popham-Read and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try
Kennebunk beach, which is roughly 132.2km (82.1miles) away from Ellsworth. Another good surfspot is
Kennebunk beach, located ca 132.2km (82.1miles) from Ellsworth.
Are there white sand beaches close by?
There are not many beaches close to Ellsworth. The next good one is
Lincolnville Beach, which is only 34.3km (21.3miles) away from Ellsworth. Another beautiful beach near Ellsworth is
Town Beach, which is ca 46.3km (28.7miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit do I need for Ellsworth?
The sea temperature around Ellsworth is pretty cold, reaching up to 12°C (54°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Ellsworth. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures cool down to 2°C (35°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing near Ellsworth?
Due to significant sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during February, March, and April. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.
Directions to Ellsworth: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
