Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Freetown, United States
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Freetown...
Freetown is a coastal city in the United States.
It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 8472 people.
The water temperature around Freetown has extreme variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 2.6°C (36.6°F) in February up to 20.9°C (69.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Freetown 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 Freetown?
The current water temperature in the month of February in the waters close to Freetown is approximately:
3°C (37°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Freetown. The next good one is Horseneck Beach, which is 18.5km (14miles) away from Freetown.
Click here for directions and for more information on Horseneck Beach and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Freetown are
2nd Beach, which is 22.5km (14miles) away, and
Sakonnet River Break, located roughly 23.2km (14.4miles) from Freetown.
Are there nice beaches located close to Freetown?
Yes, there are a few nice beaches in close proximity to Freetown. The closest one is
East Freetown:, which is 4km (2.5miles) away from Freetown. Another beautiful beach near Freetown is
Taunton, which is 9.7km (6miles) away.
What wetsuit is recommended for Freetown?
The water temperature around Freetown is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°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 more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Freetown. However, during late winter, water temperatures drop down to 3°C (37°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the scuba diving and fishing near Freetown?
Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°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 typically change during July, August, and September when water temperatures go up to 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Freetown: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
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