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

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

Stow is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively little city close to the ocean with a population of 6005 people. The water temperature around Stow varies dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 3°C (37.3°F) in March up to 18.4°C (65.1°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Stow 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 Stow?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Stow is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Stow. The closest decent spot is allerton point, which is 33.1km (20.9miles) away from Stow. Click here to check out more information on allerton point and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Stow are Deveraux Beach, which is 33.6km (20.9miles) away, and Nantasket Beach, located approximately 35.3km (21.9miles) from Stow.

Are there beautiful beaches located close to Stow?

Yes, there are a few beautiful beaches in close proximity to Stow. The nearest one is Walden Pond, which is just 8.4km (5.2miles) away from Stow. Another good beach near Stow is Cochituate Lake Beach, which is 10.9km (6.8miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Stow?

The water temperature around Stow is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°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 ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Stow. However, during early spring, temperatures reach lows of 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 good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Stow?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during spring. 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 reach 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Stow: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Stow...

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