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

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

Searsmont is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively little coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1221 people. The water temperature around Searsmont has significant variability year round. The temperature ranges from 2.3°C (36.1°F) in February up to 14.7°C (58.4°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Searsmont 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 Searsmont?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters close to Searsmont is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Searsmont. A spot, which is not too far away, is Popham-Read, which is about 52.7km (48.2miles) away from Searsmont. Click here to check out more information on Popham-Read and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Searsmont are Higgins Beach, which is approximately 77.5km (48.2miles) away, and Kennebunk beach, located approximately 95km (59miles) from Searsmont.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches in proximity to Searsmont. A good beach nearby is Lincolnville Beach, which is 10.7km (6.7miles) away from Searsmont. Another nice beach near Searsmont is Town Beach, which is ca 20.5km (12.7miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Searsmont?

The water temperature around Searsmont is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (58°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures drop down to approximately 2°C (36°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Searsmont?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit 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. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when water temperatures go up to 10 to 15°C (49-58°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Searsmont: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Searsmont...

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