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

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

Shirley is a coastal city in the United States. It is a relatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1441 people. The water temperature around Shirley has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 4.2°C (39.6°F) in February up to 21.5°C (70.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Shirley 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 Shirley?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters close to Shirley is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Shirley. A good spot nearby is Deveraux Beach, which is 40.9km (26.4miles) away from Shirley. Click here for directions and for more information on Deveraux Beach and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Shirley are allerton point, which is 42.5km (26.4miles) away, and Nantasket Beach, located approximately 44.9km (27.9miles) from Shirley.

Are there beaches close by?

Yes, there are other gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Shirley. The closest one is Robbins Hill, which is 14.8km (9.2miles) away from Shirley. Another beautiful beach near Shirley is Walden Pond, which is roughly 17.4km (10.8miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Shirley?

The water temperature around Shirley 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 2-3mm 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 surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Shirley. Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures cool down to approximately 4°C (40°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Shirley?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (40-49°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 17 to 22°C (62-71°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Shirley: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Shirley...

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