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

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

Sherwin is an island in the United States. It is part of the Potomac River island group. The water temperature around Sherwin varies dramatically 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 illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (59°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Sherwin 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 Sherwin?

The current water temperature in the month of May in the waters near Sherwin is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are close to Sherwin. The closest decent spot is Naval Jetty, which is 116.8km (72.6miles) away from Sherwin. 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 roughly 118.2km (73.4miles) away from Sherwin. Another fun surfspot is Dewey Beach, located 118.2km (73.4miles) from Sherwin.

Are there beautiful beaches located close to Sherwin?

No, there are not many beaches close to Sherwin. The closest decent beach is Point of Rocks, which is 26.2km (16.3miles) away from Sherwin. Another gorgeous beach near Sherwin is Landing Road, which is approximately 30.6km (19miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Sherwin?

The water temperature around Sherwin 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 . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, sea temperatures come down to 2°C (36°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Sherwin?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter 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 are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during summer when sea temperatures reach 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Sherwin: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Sherwin...

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