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

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

Ipswich is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite dense city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 4222 people. The water temperature around Ipswich changes significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.2°C (36°F) in February up to 17.1°C (62.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ipswich 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 Ipswich?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Ipswich is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in close proximity to Ipswich. The closest one is Plum Island, which is only 8.5km (7.1miles) away from Ipswich. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Plum Island and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Ipswich are Good Harbor Beach, which is roughly 11.4km (7.1miles) away, and Long Beach, located approximately 11.9km (7.4miles) from Ipswich.

Are there gorgeous beaches in proximity to Ipswich?

There are more nice beaches in proximity to Ipswich. The closest one is Ipswich, which is just 0km (0miles) away from Ipswich. Another beach near Ipswich is Pavillion Beach, which is 2.8km (1.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Ipswich?

The sea temperature around Ipswich 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 recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Ipswich. However, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to approximately 2°C (36°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be fine 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 better to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Ipswich?

Due to comparatively large sea 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 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Ipswich: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Ipswich...

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