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

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

Shrewsbury is a coastal city in the United States. It is a fairly small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 3823 people. The water temperature around Shrewsbury changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 2.8°C (37°F) in February up to 21.2°C (70.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Shrewsbury is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are located close to Shrewsbury. A good spot nearby is Poverty Beach, which is almost 109.7km (68.2miles) away from Shrewsbury. Click here for directions and for more information on Poverty Beach and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Naval Jetty, which is ca 110.5km (68.6miles) away from Shrewsbury. Another surfspot is Naval Jetty, located ca 110.5km (68.6miles) from Shrewsbury.

Are there sandy beaches close to Shrewsbury?

There are not too many beaches near to Shrewsbury. A good beach nearby is York, which is only 13.6km (8.5miles) away from Shrewsbury. Another nice beach near Shrewsbury is Essex, ca 33.6km (20.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Shrewsbury?

The sea temperature around Shrewsbury is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Shrewsbury. However, during late winter, temperatures cool down to nearly 3°C (37°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Shrewsbury?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during July, August, and September when water temperatures range from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Shrewsbury: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Shrewsbury...

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