Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Great Falls, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Great Falls...

Great Falls is a coastal city in the United States. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 15427 people. The water temperature around Great Falls varies significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2°C (35.7°F) in January up to 27°C (80.6°F) in the month of July, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (59°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Great Falls 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 Great Falls?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Great Falls is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Great Falls?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Great Falls. A spot, which is not too far away, is Naval Jetty, which is 120km (74.5miles) away from Great Falls. Click here to check out more information on Naval Jetty and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try surfing Dewey Beach, which is ca 121.3km (75.4miles) away from Great Falls. Another good surfspot is Dewey Beach, located 121.3km (75.4miles) from Great Falls.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Great Falls. One beach, which is not too far away, is Point of Rocks, which is 23.4km (14.5miles) away from Great Falls. Another gorgeous beach near Great Falls is Landing Road, which is ca 32.5km (20.2miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Great Falls?

The water temperature around Great Falls is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (81°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a rashguard or 1mm top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures cool down to 2°C (36°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Great Falls?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during June, July, and August when temperatures reach 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Great Falls: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Great Falls...

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