Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near North Conway, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about North Conway...

North Conway is a coastal city in the United States. It is a fairly small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2349 people. The water temperature around North Conway changes extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 2.6°C (36.6°F) in March up to 15.2°C (59.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (47°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since North Conway 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 North Conway?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters around North Conway is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to North Conway. A good spot nearby is Higgins Beach, which is about 54.6km (36.5miles) away from North Conway. Click here to check out more information on Higgins Beach and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near North Conway are Kennebunk beach, which is ca 58.7km (36.5miles) away, and Wells Beach, located 59.1km (36.7miles) from North Conway.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

There are not many beaches in proximity to North Conway. One beach, which is not too far away, is Cooks Brook, which is 41.8km (26miles) away from North Conway. Another nice beach near North Conway is Haigis, roughly 49.7km (30.9miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for North Conway?

The sea temperature around North Conway is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around North Conway. Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures reach lows of nearly 3°C (37°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 people might even be fine 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 advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near North Conway?

Due to significant sea temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. 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 summer when water temperatures go up to 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to North Conway: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about North Conway...

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