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

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

Milford is a coastal city in the United States. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 9559 people. The water temperature around Milford changes significantly during the year. 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 interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Milford 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 Milford?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Milford is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Milford?

There are not many surf spots close to Milford. A spot, which is not too far away, is Naval Jetty, which is about 21.2km (14.5miles) away from Milford. Click here for directions and for more information on Naval Jetty and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Milford are Rehoboth-Main, which is approximately 23.3km (14.5miles) away, and Dewey Beach, located approximately 24.3km (15.1miles) from Milford.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

There are some gorgeous beaches in proximity to Milford. The closest one is Slaughter Beach, which is 6.7km (4.1miles) away from Milford. Another gorgeous beach near Milford is Bowers Beach, which is ca 10.3km (6.4miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Milford?

The sea temperature around Milford 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Milford. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures come down to roughly 3°C (37°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Milford?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when water temperatures reach 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Milford: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Milford...

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