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

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Great Neck Gardens...

Great Neck Gardens is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 1186 people. The water temperature around Great Neck Gardens changes dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.8°F) in February up to 22.3°C (72.1°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (55°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Great Neck Gardens 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 Neck Gardens?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Great Neck Gardens is about:

Are there surf spots near Great Neck Gardens?

Yes, there are several surf spots close to Great Neck Gardens. The nearest one is Jones Beach, which is only 14.4km (9.3miles) away from Great Neck Gardens. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Jones Beach and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Great Neck Gardens are Connecticut Street Jetty, which is approximately 14.9km (9.3miles) away, and Lincoln, located ca 15.3km (9.5miles) from Great Neck Gardens.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

Yes, there are some beaches in proximity to Great Neck Gardens. The closest one is Queens Beach Kaloko Beach, which is just 6km (3.8miles) away from Great Neck Gardens. Another gorgeous beach near Great Neck Gardens is Queens Surf Beach Park, which is 6km (3.8miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Great Neck Gardens?

The water temperature around Great Neck Gardens is warm, reaching up to 22°C (72°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures cool down to approximately 3°C (38°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Great Neck Gardens?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 17 to 22°C (63-72°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Great Neck Gardens: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Great Neck Gardens...

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