January is a popular month to ask about Fripp Island because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 14.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Atlantic Ocean.
Fripp Island sea temperature in January — averages 14.0°C
The sea at Fripp Island in United States averages 14.0°C during January, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · January
14.0°C
cool · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 14.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Fripp Island
Can you swim at Fripp Island in June? — 27.0°C water27.0°CCan you swim at Fripp Island in July? — 29.0°C water29.0°CCan you swim at Fripp Island in August? — 29.0°C water29.0°CCan you swim at Fripp Island in September? — 27.0°C water27.0°CCan you swim at Fripp Island in October? — 23.0°C water23.0°CCan you swim at Fripp Island in November? — 19.0°C water19.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Fripp Island in January?
Fripp Island averages 14.0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Fripp Island in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Fripp Island in January?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.