Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Manteo, United States
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Manteo...
Manteo is a coastal city in the United States.
It is a fairly small-sized town close to the water with a population of 1434 people.
The water temperature around Manteo changes significantly year round.
The temperature ranges from 4.8°C (40.6°F) in February up to 24°C (75.1°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (61°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Manteo 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 Manteo?
The current water temperature in the month of December near Manteo is ca:
0°C (32°F)
Are there surf spots in close proximity to Manteo?
Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Manteo. The closest one is Nags Head, which is only 4.3km (8.4miles) away from Manteo.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Nags Head and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Manteo are
Kitty Hawk Pier, which is roughly 13.5km (8.4miles) away, and
Chicahauk, located ca 14.5km (9miles) from Manteo.
Are there sandy beaches near Manteo?
There are some beautiful beaches close to Manteo. The closest one is
Nags Head, which is only 4.5km (2.8miles) away from Manteo. Another beach near Manteo is
Southern Shores, which is approximately 16.3km (10.1miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit is needed for Manteo?
The sea temperature around Manteo is warm, reaching up to 24°C (75°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a thin top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for extended hours, but some people might even be ok without a rashguard or thin top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Manteo. Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures reach lows of nearly 5°C (41°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some 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 recommended to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing close to Manteo?
Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures range from 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.
Directions to Manteo: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
