Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Moosup, United States
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Moosup...
Moosup is a coastal city in the United States.
It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 3231 people.
The water temperature around Moosup has significant variability throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from 3.5°C (38.2°F) in February up to 21.2°C (70.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Moosup 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 Moosup?
The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters around Moosup is ca:
20°C (67°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
There are not many surf spots in proximity to Moosup. A spot, which is not too far away, is Misquamicut State Beach, which is roughly 27.2km (16.9miles) away from Moosup.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Misquamicut State Beach and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Moosup are
Dickeys, which is ca 27.2km (16.9miles) away, and
Fenway, located approximately 27.3km (16.9miles) from Moosup.
Are there sandy beaches close by?
There are not many beaches in proximity to Moosup. The next good one is
Coventry, which is just 16.4km (10.2miles) away from Moosup. Another fun beach near Moosup is
Goddard Memorial State Beach, roughly 23.2km (14.4miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Moosup?
The sea temperature around Moosup is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Moosup. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of 3°C (38°F). During these months, a 5/6 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 good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing near Moosup?
Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures reach 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Moosup: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
