Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Mercator Basin

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Mercator Basin...

Mercator Basin is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Mercator Basin has extreme variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 15.6°C (60°F) in March up to 26.9°C (80.3°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 21°C (70°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Mercator Basin 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 Mercator Basin?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Mercator Basin is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Mercator Basin?

Not many surf spots are located close to Mercator Basin. The closest decent spot is Momoishi, which is almost 1343.9km (834.7miles) away from Mercator Basin. Click here for directions and for more information on Momoishi and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try surfing Sendai shinko, which is ca 1350.8km (839miles) away from Mercator Basin. Another good surfspot is Sendai shinko, located ca 1350.8km (839miles) from Mercator Basin.

Are there gorgeous beaches near Mercator Basin?

Not too many beaches are located in proximity to Mercator Basin. The next good beach is Kujukuri Beach, which is more than 1389.7km (863.2miles) away from Mercator Basin. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Steps Beach, which is ca 1777.4km (1104miles) away from Mercator Basin.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Mercator Basin?

The sea temperature at Mercator Basin is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (80°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin wetsuit top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Mercator Basin. Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures drop down to nearly 16°C (60°F). In this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some people might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing close to Mercator Basin?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 16 to 21°C (60-69°F) during February, March, and April. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 22 to 27°C (71-80°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Mercator Basin: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Mercator Basin...

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