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

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

Elmsford is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 4664 people. The water temperature around Elmsford changes significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.8°F) in February up to 21.6°C (70.9°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 Elmsford 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 Elmsford?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Elmsford is about:

Are there surf spots near Elmsford?

There are not too many surf spots close to Elmsford. The closest decent spot is Jones Beach, which is about 32.6km (20.2miles) away from Elmsford. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Jones Beach and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Elmsford are 92nd Street, which is approximately 32.6km (20.2miles) away, and Connecticut Street Jetty, located 33.3km (20.7miles) from Elmsford.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

Yes, there are some other beautiful beaches in proximity to Elmsford. The closest one is Demarest Lloyd Beach, which is just 10.1km (6.3miles) away from Elmsford. Another gorgeous beach near Elmsford is Palisades Park, which is ca 17km (10.6miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Elmsford?

The water temperature around Elmsford is relatively cold, reaching up to 22°C (71°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Elmsford. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures cool down to 3°C (38°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Elmsford?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when temperatures go up to 17 to 22°C (62-71°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Elmsford: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Elmsford...

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