Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Glen Rock, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Glen Rock...

Glen Rock is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the water with a population of 2025 people. The water temperature around Glen Rock has a large variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.8°C (37°F) in February up to 21.2°C (70.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Glen Rock 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 Glen Rock?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Glen Rock is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Glen Rock?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Glen Rock. The next good one is Poverty Beach, which is more than 112.9km (70.2miles) away from Glen Rock. Click here for more information on Poverty Beach and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try surfing Naval Jetty, which is approximately 113.6km (70.6miles) away from Glen Rock. Another surfspot is Naval Jetty, located ca 113.6km (70.6miles) from Glen Rock.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Glen Rock. The next good one is York, which is just 11.7km (7.3miles) away from Glen Rock. Another beach near Glen Rock is Essex, ca 36.1km (22.4miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Glen Rock?

The water temperature around Glen Rock 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late winter, temperatures drop down to roughly 3°C (37°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, 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 carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Glen Rock?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during July, August, and September when water temperatures range from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Glen Rock: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Glen Rock...

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