Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Longport, United States
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Longport...
Longport is a beach in the United States.
The water temperature around Longport varies extremely throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.7°F) in February up to 23°C (73.4°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Longport 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 at Longport?
The current water temperature in the month of March at Longport is ca:
5°C (40°F)
Are there surf spots in close proximity to Longport?
Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Longport. The nearest one is Margate Pier, which is just 1.9km (1.3miles) away from Longport.
Click here to check out more information on Margate Pier and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Longport are
Waverly, which is approximately 2.1km (1.3miles) away, and
North St , located ca 2.7km (1.7miles) from Longport.
Are there any other sandy beaches near by?
There are some beaches near to Longport. The nearest one is
Margate City, which is only 1.5km (0.9miles) away from Longport. Another fun beach near Longport is
Ventnor City, which is roughly 3.1km (1.9miles) away.
Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Longport?
The sea temperature at Longport is warm, reaching up to 23°C (73°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 1mm wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required for most people, but some people might even be fine without a rashguard or light top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, temperatures come down to approximately 3°C (38°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing close to Longport?
Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures go up to 18 to 23°C (64-73°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.
Directions to Longport: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
