Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Mendell Knoll

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Mendell Knoll...

Mendell Knoll is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Mendell Knoll changes slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 3.8°C (38.8°F) in February up to 11.2°C (52.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (44°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Mendell Knoll 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 Mendell Knoll?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters close to Mendell Knoll is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are in proximity to Mendell Knoll. A spot that might be worth checking out is Three Mile, which is almost 498.5km (309.6miles) away from Mendell Knoll. Click here to check out more information on Three Mile and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Mill Bay, which is 523.4km (325.1miles) away from Mendell Knoll. Another fun surfspot is Mill Bay, located ca 523.4km (325.1miles) from Mendell Knoll.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, not many beaches are located near to Mendell Knoll. The closest decent beach is Pacific Ocean, which is 699.2km (434.3miles) away from Mendell Knoll. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Race Point, which is ca 702.6km (436.4miles) away from Mendell Knoll.

What wetsuit is recommended for Mendell Knoll?

The water temperature at Mendell Knoll is pretty cold, reaching up to 11°C (52°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some people might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Mendell Knoll. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to 4°C (39°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Mendell Knoll?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (39-48°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. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures range from 6 to 11°C (43-52°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Mendell Knoll: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Mendell Knoll...

Do you know what the the city Bogor in Indonesia, the city Nordfjordeid in Norway, and the city Kauman in Indonesia have in common with Mendell Knoll? Click on the links to find out...