Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near North Potomac, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about North Potomac...

North Potomac is a coastal city in the United States. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 24410 people. The water temperature around North Potomac varies significantly 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 shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (59°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since North Potomac 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 North Potomac?

The current water temperature in the month of March near North Potomac is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located close to North Potomac. The closest decent spot is Naval Jetty, which is almost 119.6km (74.3miles) away from North Potomac. Click here to check out more information on Naval Jetty and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try Dewey Beach, which is ca 121.2km (75.3miles) away from North Potomac. Another surfspot is Dewey Beach, located ca 121.2km (75.3miles) from North Potomac.

Are there beaches close to North Potomac?

No, there are not too many beaches near to North Potomac. The closest decent beach is Point of Rocks, which is only 19.8km (12.3miles) away from North Potomac. Another gorgeous beach near North Potomac is Landing Road, which is ca 28.9km (18miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for North Potomac?

The water temperature around North Potomac 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 thin wetsuit top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around North Potomac. Nevertheless, 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 people 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 North Potomac?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during June, July, and August when water temperatures range from 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to North Potomac: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about North Potomac...

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