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

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

Fresno is a coastal city in the United States. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 19069 people. The water temperature around Fresno changes dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 12.3°C (54.1°F) in January up to 29.5°C (85.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 22°C (71°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Fresno 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 Fresno?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters close to Fresno is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Fresno. A spot that might be worth checking out is Refish Island, which is roughly 33.5km (23.7miles) away from Fresno. Click here to check out more information on Refish Island and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Fresno are Jamaica Beach, which is 38.1km (23.7miles) away, and Galveston, located ca 42km (26.1miles) from Fresno.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Fresno. The next good one is Kewalo Basin Park, which is only 15.4km (9.6miles) away from Fresno. Another fun beach near Fresno is Pearce Lake, roughly 21km (13miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Fresno?

The water temperature around Fresno is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (85°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is normaly not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Fresno. Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures cool down to nearly 12°C (54°F). During these months, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Fresno?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when water temperatures range from 24 to 29°C (76-85°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Fresno: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Fresno...

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