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

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

Rowley is a coastal city in the United States. It is a fairly dense city close to the water with a population of 1416 people. The water temperature around Rowley varies dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.2°C (36°F) in February up to 17.1°C (62.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Rowley 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 Rowley?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Rowley is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Rowley?

Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Rowley. The closest one is Plum Island, which is just 6.8km (7.5miles) away from Rowley. Click here for directions and for more information on Plum Island and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Rowley are Seabrook Beach, which is ca 12.1km (7.5miles) away, and Good Harbor Beach, located approximately 14.2km (8.8miles) from Rowley.

Are there gorgeous beaches near Rowley?

There are some other nice beaches close to Rowley. The closest one is Ipswich, which is only 3.2km (2miles) away from Rowley. Another fun beach near Rowley is Pavillion Beach, which is approximately 4.6km (2.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Rowley?

The sea temperature around Rowley is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late winter, water temperatures come down to 2°C (36°F). During these months, 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 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 Rowley?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Rowley: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Rowley...

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