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

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

Morton is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 2669 people. The water temperature around Morton changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.7°F) in January up to 25°C (77°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 14°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Morton 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 Morton?

The current water temperature in the month of February in the waters near Morton is about:
3°C (38°F)

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Morton. The closest decent spot is Waverly, which is 59.4km (36.9miles) away from Morton. Click here for directions and for more information on Waverly and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Morton are Ocean City-14th 15th St, which is 59.5km (36.9miles) away, and North St , located approximately 59.6km (37miles) from Morton.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches close to Morton. A beach that might be worth checking out is Goat Hill, which is only 37.5km (23.3miles) away from Morton. Another gorgeous beach near Morton is Reeds Bay Park, roughly 55.2km (34.3miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Morton?

The water temperature around Morton is warm, reaching up to 25°C (77°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a light top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok without a rashguard or 1mm top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Morton. Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures cool down to 3°C (38°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Morton?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures range from 20 to 25°C (68-77°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Morton: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Morton...

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