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

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

Greenwich is a coastal city in the United States. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 12942 people. The water temperature around Greenwich changes significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.8°F) in February up to 21.6°C (70.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Greenwich 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 Greenwich?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Greenwich is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Greenwich. A good spot nearby is Lido, which is about 30.1km (18.8miles) away from Greenwich. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Lido and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Greenwich are Lido West, which is 30.3km (18.8miles) away, and Tobay beach, located ca 30.7km (19.1miles) from Greenwich.

Are there nice beaches close by?

Yes, there are a few other beautiful beaches in proximity to Greenwich. The closest one is Calf Pasture Beach, which is just 12.8km (7.9miles) away from Greenwich. Another beach near Greenwich is Norwalk, which is ca 13.1km (8.1miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Greenwich?

The water temperature around Greenwich is relatively cold, reaching up to 22°C (71°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Greenwich. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to roughly 3°C (38°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Greenwich?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°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. However, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures reach 17 to 22°C (62-71°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Greenwich: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Greenwich...

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