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

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

Midway is a coastal city in the United States. It is a relatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1705 people. The water temperature around Midway has extreme variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 2°C (35.7°F) in January up to 27°C (80.6°F) in the month of July, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (59°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Midway 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 Midway?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters close to Midway is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Midway. The next good one is Bethune, which is about 26.2km (16.9miles) away from Midway. Click here to check out more information on Bethune and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Midway are New Smyrna Inlet, which is 27.3km (16.9miles) away, and Ponce Inlet, located approximately 27.5km (17.1miles) from Midway.

Are there beaches in close proximity to Midway?

No, there are not many beaches near to Midway. One beach, which is not too far away, is New Smyrna Beach, which is 24.5km (15.2miles) away from Midway. Another good beach near Midway is Ponce Inlet, which is ca 27.6km (17.1miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Midway?

The water temperature around Midway is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (81°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, water temperatures drop down to nearly 2°C (36°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Midway?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during December, January, and February. 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 June, July, and August when temperatures range from 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Midway: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Midway...

Do you know what the the city Saint-Julien-de-Peyrolas in France, the city Caldine in Italy, and the city Anadia in Brazil have in common with Midway? Click on the links to find out...