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

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

Phippsburg is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 2190 people. The water temperature around Phippsburg has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 2.5°C (36.5°F) in February up to 15.9°C (60.6°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Phippsburg 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 Phippsburg?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Phippsburg is about:

Are there surf spots near Phippsburg?

There are not too many surf spots close to Phippsburg. The closest decent spot is Popham-Read, which is 6.1km (18.2miles) away from Phippsburg. Click here for more information on Popham-Read and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Phippsburg are Higgins Beach, which is approximately 29.4km (18.2miles) away, and Kennebunk beach, located ca 46.4km (28.8miles) from Phippsburg.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches close to Phippsburg. A beach that might be worth checking out is Reid State Park, which is only 4.7km (2.9miles) away from Phippsburg. Another beautiful beach near Phippsburg is Higgins Beach, approximately 29.2km (18.1miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Phippsburg?

The water temperature around Phippsburg is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 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 surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to roughly 2°C (36°F). During this time, a 5-6mm 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 high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Phippsburg?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Phippsburg: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Phippsburg...

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