Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Head of the Meadow, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Head of the Meadow...

Head of the Meadow is a beach in the United States. The water temperature around Head of the Meadow changes extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 2.9°C (37.2°F) in February up to 17.4°C (63.4°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Head of the Meadow 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 at Head of the Meadow?

The current water temperature in the month of October at Head of the Meadow is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Head of the Meadow?

Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Head of the Meadow. The closest one is Ballston Beach, which is just 4.4km (5.8miles) away from Head of the Meadow. Click here to check out more information on Ballston Beach and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Head of the Meadow are Whitecrest Beach, which is ca 9.3km (5.8miles) away, and Marconi Beach, located ca 11.3km (7miles) from Head of the Meadow.

Are there any other gorgeous beaches close by?

There are several other beautiful beaches close to Head of the Meadow. The nearest one is Noons Landing, which is only 1.6km (1miles) away from Head of the Meadow. Another beach near Head of the Meadow is Longnook Beach, which is 2.9km (1.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Head of the Meadow?

The sea temperature at Head of the Meadow is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to 3°C (37°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Head of the Meadow?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Head of the Meadow: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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