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

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

Oakhurst is a coastal city in the United States. It is a rather small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 3995 people. The water temperature around Oakhurst has a large variability year round. 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 Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters around Oakhurst is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in close proximity to Oakhurst. The nearest one is Ocean Lane, Deal, which is only 1.8km (1.1miles) away from Oakhurst. Click here for more information on Ocean Lane, Deal and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Oakhurst are Phillips Pump House, which is ca 1.8km (1.1miles) away, and Loch Arbor,Darlington,Deal, located ca 2.6km (1.6miles) from Oakhurst.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

There are a few beaches in proximity to Oakhurst. The nearest one is Deal, which is 2.1km (1.3miles) away from Oakhurst. Another beautiful beach near Oakhurst is Allenhurst, which is approximately 2.5km (1.6miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Oakhurst?

The sea temperature around Oakhurst 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 several hours, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Oakhurst. However, during late winter, water temperatures cool down to 3°C (37°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended 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 periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Oakhurst?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change 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 love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when water temperatures range from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Oakhurst: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Oakhurst...

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