Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Kearny, United States
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Kearny...
Kearny is a coastal city in the United States.
It is a fairly dense city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 40684 people.
The water temperature around Kearny has extreme variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 2.8°C (37°F) in February up to 21.2°C (70.2°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kearny 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 Kearny?
The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Kearny is about:
4°C (39°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Kearny. The closest decent spot is 92nd Street, which is 21.7km (15.6miles) away from Kearny.
Click here for directions and for more information on 92nd Street and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Kearny are
Jones Beach, which is roughly 25.1km (15.6miles) away, and
Sandy Hook The Cove, located roughly 25.8km (16miles) from Kearny.
Are there gorgeous beaches located close to Kearny?
There are a few nice beaches in close proximity to Kearny. The closest one is
Palisades Park, which is 9.5km (5.9miles) away from Kearny. Another beautiful beach near Kearny is
Manhattan Avenue, which is approximately 10.8km (6.7miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Kearny?
The sea temperature around Kearny 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 recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Kearny. However, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures cool down to roughly 3°C (37°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 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 carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing near Kearny?
Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Kearny: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
