Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Zenkevich Rise

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Zenkevich Rise...

Zenkevich Rise is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Zenkevich Rise changes significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 0.4°C (32.8°F) in March up to 12.8°C (55°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 5°C (41°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Zenkevich Rise 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 Zenkevich Rise?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Zenkevich Rise is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Zenkevich Rise?

Not too many surf spots are located close to Zenkevich Rise. The next good one is Veedol Beach, which is more than 1245km (773.3miles) away from Zenkevich Rise. Click here for directions and for more information on Veedol Beach and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Sendai shinko, which is approximately 1396.4km (867.3miles) away from Zenkevich Rise. Another surfspot is Sendai shinko, located 1396.4km (867.3miles) from Zenkevich Rise.

Are there beaches near Zenkevich Rise?

No, not too many beaches are located close to Zenkevich Rise. A good beach nearby is Lazurnaya Bay, which is more than 1551.7km (963.8miles) away from Zenkevich Rise. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try Kujukuri Beach, 1571km (975.8miles) away from Zenkevich Rise.

What wetsuit do I need for Zenkevich Rise?

The water temperature at Zenkevich Rise is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (55°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Zenkevich Rise. However, during early spring, temperatures reach lows of nearly 0°C (33°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly 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 close to Zenkevich Rise?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (33-42°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when water temperatures reach 8 to 13°C (46-55°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Zenkevich Rise: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Zenkevich Rise...

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