Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Chester, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Chester...

Chester is a coastal city in the United States. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 4167 people. The water temperature around Chester has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 2.8°C (37°F) in February up to 21.2°C (70.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Chester 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 Chester?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Chester is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Chester?

There are not too many surf spots close to Chester. The next good one is Naval Jetty, which is about 66.6km (42.1miles) away from Chester. Click here for more information on Naval Jetty and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Chester are Rehoboth-Main, which is roughly 67.8km (42.1miles) away, and Dewey Beach, located ca 68.4km (42.5miles) from Chester.

Are there nice beaches close to Chester?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Chester. A good beach nearby is Shipyard Lane, which is 19.6km (12.2miles) away from Chester. Another beach near Chester is North Beach, which is roughly 22.6km (14.1miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Chester?

The water temperature around Chester is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°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 a good amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Chester. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures cool down to 3°C (37°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, 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 big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Chester?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures range from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Chester: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Chester...

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