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

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

North Wildwood is a surf spot in the United States. The water temperature around North Wildwood has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 3.5°C (38.4°F) in February up to 22.2°C (72°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (55°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since North Wildwood 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 North Wildwood?

The current water temperature in the month of May at North Wildwood is about:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to North Wildwood. The nearest one is Diamond Beach, which is 2.9km (1.8miles) away from North Wildwood. Click here to check out more information on Diamond Beach and its water temperature. Another surfspot near North Wildwood is Stone Harbor 110, which is roughly 3.6km (2.3miles) away.

Are there beaches near by?

There are several other beaches in close proximity to North Wildwood. The nearest one is North Wildwood, which is only 0.5km (0.3miles) away from North Wildwood. Another beautiful beach near North Wildwood is Wildwood, which is roughly 1.2km (0.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for North Wildwood?

The sea temperature at North Wildwood is warm, reaching up to 22°C (72°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or light wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 4°C (38°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts 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 diving and fishing close to North Wildwood?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when water temperatures reach 17 to 22°C (63-72°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to North Wildwood: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about North Wildwood...

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