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Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Prince Frederick, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Prince Frederick...

Prince Frederick is a coastal city in the United States. It is a fairly small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 2538 people. The water temperature around Prince Frederick varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 1.5°C (34.7°F) in January up to 25.4°C (77.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 14°C (58°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Prince Frederick 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 Prince Frederick?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Prince Frederick is ca:
11°C (52°F)

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Prince Frederick. A spot, which is not too far away, is Assateague, which is roughly 81.4km (51miles) away from Prince Frederick. Click here to check out more information on Assateague and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Prince Frederick are Wedge, which is roughly 82.1km (51miles) away, and Rehoboth-Main, located 82.1km (51miles) from Prince Frederick.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

There are several other gorgeous beaches near to Prince Frederick. The nearest one is Sandy Point, which is just 4.8km (3miles) away from Prince Frederick. Another good beach near Prince Frederick is North Beach, which is approximately 11.9km (7.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Prince Frederick?

The sea temperature around Prince Frederick is very warm, reaching up to 25°C (78°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or 1mm wetsuit top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures cool down to 1°C (35°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people 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 bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Prince Frederick?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (35-44°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when temperatures reach 20 to 25°C (69-78°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Prince Frederick: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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