Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ship Basin

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ship Basin...

Ship Basin is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Ship Basin changes moderately during the year. The temperature ranges from 21°C (69.7°F) in March up to 30°C (86.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 25°C (78°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ship Basin 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 Ship Basin?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Ship Basin is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Ship Basin?

Not too many surf spots are located in proximity to Ship Basin. The closest decent spot is Fourchon, which is 130.6km (81.1miles) away from Ship Basin. Click here for more information on Fourchon and its water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Bolivar, which is ca 265.9km (165.2miles) away from Ship Basin. Another good surfspot is Bolivar, located approximately 265.9km (165.2miles) from Ship Basin.

Are there beaches close by?

No, not too many beaches are in proximity to Ship Basin. One that might be worth checking out is Grand Isle, which is 145km (90.1miles) away from Ship Basin. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Grand Isle State Park, which is approximately 147.1km (91.4miles) away from Ship Basin.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Ship Basin?

The water temperature at Ship Basin is extremely warm, reaching up to 30°C (86°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is typically not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures cool down to approximately 21°C (70°F). During this time, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Ship Basin?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 21 to 26°C (70-79°F) during spring. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 25 to 30°C (77-86°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Ship Basin: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Ship Basin...

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