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

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

Livingston is a coastal city in the United States. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 27853 people. The water temperature around Livingston has significant variability year round. 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 shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Livingston 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 Livingston?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Livingston is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Livingston. A good spot nearby is 92nd Street, which is about 30.2km (19.6miles) away from Livingston. Click here for directions and to check out more information on 92nd Street and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Livingston are Sandy Hook The Cove, which is 31.5km (19.6miles) away, and Jones Beach, located ca 33.8km (21miles) from Livingston.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

There are several other beautiful beaches in proximity to Livingston. The closest one is Palisades Park, which is just 17km (10.5miles) away from Livingston. Another nice beach near Livingston is Manhattan Avenue, which is 19.8km (12.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Livingston?

The sea temperature around Livingston 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 feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Livingston. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of nearly 3°C (37°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly 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 close to Livingston?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Livingston: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Livingston...

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