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

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

Taunton is a beach in the United States. The water temperature around Taunton varies dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.6°C (36.6°F) in February up to 20.9°C (69.5°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Taunton 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 at Taunton?

The current water temperature in the month of March at Taunton is about:

Are there surf spots near Taunton?

There are not too many surf spots close to Taunton. A good spot nearby is Rexhame, which is roughly 26.2km (17.2miles) away from Taunton. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Rexhame and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Taunton are Peggoty, which is ca 27.7km (17.2miles) away, and Horseneck Beach, located 27.8km (17.2miles) from Taunton.

Are there any other beautiful beaches close by?

Yes, there are some other beautiful beaches near to Taunton. The closest one is East Freetown:, which is just 11.3km (7miles) away from Taunton. Another good beach near Taunton is Barrington Beach, which is 16.7km (10.4miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Taunton?

The water temperature at Taunton 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 required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Taunton. However, during January, February, and March, water temperatures come down to 3°C (37°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Taunton?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Taunton: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Taunton...

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