Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near West Haven, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about West Haven...

West Haven is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite mid-size city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 55564 people. The water temperature around West Haven changes moderately year round. The temperature ranges from 9.3°C (48.7°F) in February up to 14.6°C (58.3°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since West Haven 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 West Haven?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters near West Haven is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to West Haven. The closest decent spot is Cupsogue beach, which is roughly 36.3km (22.7miles) away from West Haven. Click here for directions and for more information on Cupsogue beach and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near West Haven are Jetty 4, which is ca 36.5km (22.7miles) away, and Smith point, located approximately 37.3km (23.2miles) from West Haven.

Are there beaches located close to West Haven?

Yes, there are a few nice beaches near to West Haven. The closest one is West Haven, which is 0km (0miles) away from West Haven. Another nice beach near West Haven is Lighthouse Point Park, which is ca 2.8km (1.7miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for West Haven?

The water temperature around West Haven is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (58°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some people might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to roughly 9°C (49°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near West Haven?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 9 to 14°C (49-58°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions change during fall when temperatures range from 10 to 15°C (49-58°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to West Haven: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about West Haven...

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