Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near College Park, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about College Park...

College Park is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 30413 people. The water temperature around College Park changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 2°C (35.7°F) in January up to 27°C (80.6°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (59°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since College Park 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 College Park?

The current water temperature in the month of December near College Park is about:

Are there surf spots near College Park?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to College Park. The closest decent spot is Naval Jetty, which is almost 101km (62.8miles) away from College Park. Click here for directions and for more information on Naval Jetty and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try surfing Dewey Beach, which is ca 102.5km (63.7miles) away from College Park. Another surfspot is Dewey Beach, located ca 102.5km (63.7miles) from College Park.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to College Park. The closest decent beach is Landing Road, which is only 19.4km (12.1miles) away from College Park. Another nice beach near College Park is North Beach, ca 28.9km (18miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for College Park?

The water temperature around College Park is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (81°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a rashguard or 1mm top might be required for sensitive people, but most people will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during winter, temperatures reach lows of nearly 2°C (36°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to College Park?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during June, July, and August when water temperatures range from 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to College Park: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about College Park...

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