Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Jeffreys Ledge

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Jeffreys Ledge...

Jeffreys Ledge is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Jeffreys Ledge has significant variability year round. The temperature ranges from 3.6°C (38.4°F) in March up to 16.9°C (62.3°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Jeffreys Ledge 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 Jeffreys Ledge?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Jeffreys Ledge is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Jeffreys Ledge. The closest decent spot is Kennebunk beach, which is about 32.2km (20.1miles) away from Jeffreys Ledge. Click here for directions and for more information on Kennebunk beach and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Jeffreys Ledge are Ogunquit Rivermouth, which is ca 32.4km (20.1miles) away, and Ogunquit Beach, located ca 32.5km (20.2miles) from Jeffreys Ledge.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches close to Jeffreys Ledge. A good beach nearby is Short Sands Beach, which is just 30.6km (19miles) away from Jeffreys Ledge. Another beach near Jeffreys Ledge is York Harbor Beach, roughly 31km (19.3miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Jeffreys Ledge?

The water temperature at Jeffreys Ledge is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Jeffreys Ledge. However, during early spring, temperatures drop down to nearly 4°C (38°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Jeffreys Ledge?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (38-47°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during June, July, and August when water temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Jeffreys Ledge: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Jeffreys Ledge...

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