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

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

Lockport is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 2578 people. The water temperature around Lockport has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 16.5°C (61.6°F) in January up to 31.1°C (88°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 25°C (76°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Lockport 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 Lockport?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Lockport is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are located in proximity to Lockport. A spot that might be worth checking out is Fourchon, which is almost 43.1km (26.8miles) away from Lockport. Click here for directions and for more information on Fourchon and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try The Cross Pensacola Beach, which is ca 207.1km (128.6miles) away from Lockport. Another good surfspot is The Cross Pensacola Beach, located roughly 207.1km (128.6miles) from Lockport.

Are there beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches close to Lockport. A beach that might be worth checking out is Grand Isle, which is only 43.7km (27.1miles) away from Lockport. Another good beach near Lockport is Grand Isle State Park, roughly 44.1km (27.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Lockport?

The sea temperature around Lockport is extremely warm, reaching up to 31°C (88°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is typically not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Lockport. Nevertheless, during winter, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 16°C (62°F). During this time, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing close to Lockport?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 16 to 21°C (62-71°F) during winter. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 26 to 31°C (79-88°F). Fish which can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Lockport: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Lockport...

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