Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Isle of Wight, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Isle of Wight...

Isle of Wight is a coastal city in the United States. The water temperature around Isle of Wight has significant variability year round. The temperature ranges from 3.9°C (39°F) in January up to 25.8°C (78.5°F) in the month of July, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (60°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight?

The current water temperature in the month of May near Isle of Wight is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Isle of Wight?

There are not too many surf spots close to Isle of Wight. A good spot nearby is 81st Street, which is just 39.7km (25miles) away from Isle of Wight. Click here for directions and for more information on 81st Street and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Isle of Wight are 42nd St VA Beach, which is ca 40.2km (25miles) away, and Virginia Beach, located roughly 40.6km (25.2miles) from Isle of Wight.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches close to Isle of Wight. A good beach nearby is Portsmouth, which is only 23.2km (14.4miles) away from Isle of Wight. Another beautiful beach near Isle of Wight is Smith Beach, which is roughly 50.7km (31.5miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Isle of Wight?

The water temperature around Isle of Wight is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (78°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a rashguard or light top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most people will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Isle of Wight. However, during December, January, and February, temperatures reach lows of roughly 4°C (39°F). During these months, a 5/6 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 ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Isle of Wight?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (39-48°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during June, July, and August when water temperatures reach 21 to 26°C (69-78°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Isle of Wight: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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