Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Rocky Neck State Park, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Rocky Neck State Park...

Rocky Neck State Park is a beach in the United States. The water temperature around Rocky Neck State Park varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 1.7°C (35°F) in February up to 20.1°C (68.2°F) in the month of September, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Rocky Neck State Park 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 at Rocky Neck State Park?

The current water temperature in the month of March at Rocky Neck State Park is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Rocky Neck State Park. The next good one is Misquamicut State Beach, which is about 23.1km (14.4miles) away from Rocky Neck State Park. Click here to check out more information on Misquamicut State Beach and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Rocky Neck State Park are Dickeys, which is roughly 23.1km (14.4miles) away, and Fenway, located roughly 24.9km (15.5miles) from Rocky Neck State Park.

Are there any other white sand beaches close to Rocky Neck State Park?

There are several other nice beaches in proximity to Rocky Neck State Park. The nearest one is McCooks Beach, which is just 2.2km (1.4miles) away from Rocky Neck State Park. Another good beach near Rocky Neck State Park is East Lyme, which is roughly 2.9km (1.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Rocky Neck State Park?

The sea temperature at Rocky Neck State Park is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (68°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, 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 scuba diving at Rocky Neck State Park. However, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to approximately 2°C (35°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy 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 close to Rocky Neck State Park?

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 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during August, September, and October when temperatures range from 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Rocky Neck State Park: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Rocky Neck State Park...

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