Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sweet Bank
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Sweet Bank...
Sweet Bank is a geographical landform.
The water temperature around Sweet Bank changes slightly throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from 20.1°C (68.1°F) in March up to 29.7°C (85.4°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 25°C (77°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Sweet Bank 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 Sweet Bank?
The current water temperature in the month of March near Sweet Bank is about:
20°C (68°F)
Are there surf spots near Sweet Bank?
Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Sweet Bank. A spot, which is not too far away, is Fourchon, which is more than 128.7km (80miles) away from Sweet Bank.
Click here for more information on Fourchon and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out
Galveston-Stewart Beach, which is roughly 204.5km (127miles) away from Sweet Bank. Another good surfspot is
Galveston-Stewart Beach, located ca 204.5km (127miles) from Sweet Bank.
Are there beaches near by?
No, not too many beaches are in close proximity to Sweet Bank. One that might be worth checking out is
Grand Isle, which is 146.1km (90.8miles) away from Sweet Bank. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit
Grand Isle State Park, which is ca 148.4km (92.2miles) away from Sweet Bank.
Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Sweet Bank?
The water temperature at Sweet Bank is extremely warm, reaching up to 30°C (85°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is normaly not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures drop down to nearly 20°C (68°F). During this season, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a 4/3 wetsuit.
How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Sweet Bank?
Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 20 to 25°C (68-77°F) during spring. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures range from 25 to 30°C (76-85°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
Directions to Sweet Bank: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
Some fun facts about Sweet Bank...
Do you know what the
Spinola Spur ,
Casalbordino-Miracoli in Italy, and the city
Cikopo in Indonesia have in common with Sweet Bank? Click on the links to find out...