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

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

Hartford is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the water with a population of 2624 people. The water temperature around Hartford has significant variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.6°C (36.6°F) in March up to 15.2°C (59.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (47°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Hartford 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 Hartford?

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

Are there surf spots near Hartford?

There are not too many surf spots close to Hartford. A good spot nearby is Destin, which is roughly 66.2km (42miles) away from Hartford. Click here for directions and for more information on Destin and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Hartford are St Andrews State Park, which is ca 67.5km (42miles) away, and The PassAmazons, located roughly 67.5km (42miles) from Hartford.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches close to Hartford. The next good one is Santa Rosa Beach, which is only 58.2km (36.2miles) away from Hartford. Another gorgeous beach near Hartford is Grayton Beach, 60.2km (37.4miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Hartford?

The water temperature around Hartford is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some people might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Hartford. However, during early spring, temperatures cool down to approximately 3°C (37°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, 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 recommended to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Hartford?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures range from 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Hartford: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Hartford...

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