Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Whale Bank

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Whale Bank...

Whale Bank is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Whale Bank changes significantly during the year. The temperature ranges from -0.1°C (31.8°F) in January up to 16.3°C (61.4°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (44°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Whale 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 Whale Bank?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Whale Bank is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are located in proximity to Whale Bank. A spot that might be worth checking out is Sable Island, which is more than 330.2km (205.1miles) away from Whale Bank. Click here for more information on Sable Island and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Lawrencetown, which is ca 485.7km (301.7miles) away from Whale Bank. Another fun surfspot is Lawrencetown, located roughly 485.7km (301.7miles) from Whale Bank.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

Not too many beaches are located near to Whale Bank. One that might be worth checking out is Grand Beach, which is more than 160.5km (99.7miles) away from Whale Bank. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Wreck Beach, roughly 339.6km (211miles) away from Whale Bank.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Whale Bank?

The sea temperature at Whale Bank is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended 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 surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Whale Bank. However, during winter, sea temperatures cool down to -0°C (32°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Whale Bank?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from -0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures go up to 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Whale Bank: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Whale Bank...

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