Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Saint Simons Island, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Saint Simons Island...

Saint Simons Island is a coastal city in the United States. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 13000 people. The water temperature around Saint Simons Island varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 11.4°C (52.5°F) in January up to 27.9°C (82.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 20°C (69°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Saint Simons Island 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 Saint Simons Island?

The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters around Saint Simons Island is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Saint Simons Island. A good spot nearby is Sea Island, which is about 2.2km (17.8miles) away from Saint Simons Island. Click here for directions and for more information on Sea Island and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Saint Simons Island are Cumberland Island, which is approximately 28.6km (17.8miles) away, and Hooks, located roughly 32.7km (20.3miles) from Saint Simons Island.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

There are several gorgeous beaches in proximity to Saint Simons Island. The closest one is Saint Simons Island, which is 1.3km (0.8miles) away from Saint Simons Island. Another good beach near Saint Simons Island is Sea Island, which is roughly 4.2km (2.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Saint Simons Island?

The sea temperature around Saint Simons Island is very warm, reaching up to 28°C (82°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or light top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Saint Simons Island. However, during December, January, and February, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 11°C (53°F). During this time, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing near Saint Simons Island?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (53-62°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when water temperatures go up to 23 to 28°C (73-82°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Saint Simons Island: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Saint Simons Island...

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