Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Jetty 4, United States
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Jetty 4...
Jetty 4 is a surf spot in the United States.
The water temperature around Jetty 4 has significant variability throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from 3.7°C (38.7°F) in February up to 21.4°C (70.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Jetty 4 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 Jetty 4?
The current water temperature in the month of March at Jetty 4 is approximately:
4°C (39°F)
Are there any other surf spots close by?
Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Jetty 4. The closest one is Cupsogue beach, which is just 3.7km (2.3miles) away from Jetty 4.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Cupsogue beach and its water temperature. Another fun surfspot near Jetty 4 is
Road K, which is ca 8.5km (5.3miles) away.
Are there nice beaches close by?
Yes, there are a few other beautiful beaches close to Jetty 4. The closest one is
City Point Beach, which is only 0.4km (0.3miles) away from Jetty 4. Another beautiful beach near Jetty 4 is
Westhampton Beach, which is roughly 1.7km (1.1miles) away.
What wetsuit do I need for Jetty 4?
The water temperature at Jetty 4 is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°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 people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to 4°C (39°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Jetty 4?
Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (39-48°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when temperatures range from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Jetty 4: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
