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

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

Needham is a coastal city in the United States. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 28886 people. The water temperature around Needham varies extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 3°C (37.3°F) in March up to 18.4°C (65.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Needham 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 Needham?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Needham is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Needham?

Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Needham. The closest one is allerton point, which is 18km (12miles) away from Needham. Click here to check out more information on allerton point and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Needham are Nantasket Beach, which is ca 19.4km (12miles) away, and Deveraux Beach, located 24.1km (15miles) from Needham.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

There are some beautiful beaches in proximity to Needham. The nearest one is Natick, which is just 5.8km (3.6miles) away from Needham. Another fun beach near Needham is Cochituate Lake Beach, which is 7.7km (4.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Needham?

The sea temperature around Needham is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Needham. However, during February, March, and April, temperatures reach lows of roughly 3°C (37°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Needham?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Needham: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Needham...

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