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Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Mattapoisett Center, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Mattapoisett Center...

Mattapoisett Center is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 2915 people. The water temperature around Mattapoisett Center has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 1.5°C (34.7°F) in February up to 19.9°C (67.9°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Mattapoisett Center 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 Mattapoisett Center?

The current water temperature in the month of February near Mattapoisett Center is about:
1°C (35°F)

Are there surf spots near Mattapoisett Center?

There are not too many surf spots close to Mattapoisett Center. A spot that might be worth checking out is Horseneck Beach, which is about 17.1km (16.4miles) away from Mattapoisett Center. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Horseneck Beach and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Mattapoisett Center are 2nd Beach, which is roughly 26.4km (16.4miles) away, and Sakonnet River Break, located ca 26.4km (16.4miles) from Mattapoisett Center.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are some other beaches in proximity to Mattapoisett Center. The closest one is Shaws Cove, which is just 3.3km (2miles) away from Mattapoisett Center. Another nice beach near Mattapoisett Center is Knollmere, which is ca 3.4km (2.1miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Mattapoisett Center?

The water temperature around Mattapoisett Center is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (68°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Mattapoisett Center. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of 1°C (35°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Mattapoisett Center?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (35-44°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 typically change during summer when temperatures reach 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Mattapoisett Center: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Mattapoisett Center...

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