Water and sea temperature in Colonia (8th August 2020)
The average sea temperature for Colonia is 71°F today
Average water/sea temperatures this week for Colonia
What wetsuit thickness is needed for Colonia?
The water temperature in Colonia is fairly comfortable. You may want to consider wearing a 0.5 mm to 2/1 mm shorty wetsuit or a wetsuit jacket particularly if you are going to be in the water for extended periods of time.
Please note: These are general guidelines based on today's average water temperature of 71°F in Colonia. If there are strong winds, cold air temperatures, you are engaging in activities with less movement or you get cold easily, you may want to consider a thicker wetsuit. consider a thicker wetsuit.
Information about our water / sea temperature data for Colonia
Our measurements for the water temperature in Colonia, Middlesex County, United States are provided by the daily sea surface temperature (SST) satellite readings from NOAA.
Please be aware that our water temperatures are based on open water averages. Actual sea surface water temperatures close to the shore at Colonia can vary by several degrees.
Weather patterns that can increase variation in water temperatures
Heavy rains, locations near river mouths and long periods of strong offshore winds can cause variations in ocean temperatures. Offshore winds cause the colder deep water to replace the surface water which has been warmed by the sun.
Whilst sea temperatures for Colonia are as accurate as current data allows, there may be slight local and regional variations depending on conditions and variations in sea depth.