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

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

Scarsdale is a coastal city in the United States. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 17166 people. The water temperature around Scarsdale changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.8°F) in February up to 21.6°C (70.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Scarsdale is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Scarsdale. The next good one is Jones Beach, which is roughly 28.9km (18.1miles) away from Scarsdale. Click here for directions and for more information on Jones Beach and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Scarsdale are 92nd Street, which is roughly 29.2km (18.1miles) away, and Connecticut Street Jetty, located approximately 29.6km (18.4miles) from Scarsdale.

Are there white sand beaches close to Scarsdale?

There are a few other nice beaches near to Scarsdale. The closest one is Demarest Lloyd Beach, which is only 9.9km (6.2miles) away from Scarsdale. Another beach near Scarsdale is Palisades Park, which is ca 15.5km (9.7miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Scarsdale?

The sea temperature around Scarsdale is relatively cold, reaching up to 22°C (71°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 several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Scarsdale. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures reach lows of 3°C (38°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Scarsdale?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°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 typically change during summer when temperatures go up to 17 to 22°C (62-71°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Scarsdale: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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