Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ship Bottom, United States
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ship Bottom...
Ship Bottom is a coastal city in the United States.
It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 1156 people.
The water temperature around Ship Bottom varies dramatically year round.
The temperature ranges from 3.1°C (37.5°F) in February up to 22.4°C (72.3°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ship Bottom 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 Ship Bottom?
The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Ship Bottom is about:
3°C (38°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Ship Bottom. The closest one is LBI-Long Beach Island, which is only 1.5km (1.7miles) away from Ship Bottom.
Click here for more information on LBI-Long Beach Island and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Ship Bottom are
L B I-82st, which is ca 2.7km (1.7miles) away, and
Cape May Ave , located 3.8km (2.4miles) from Ship Bottom.
Are there beautiful beaches close by?
Yes, there are several beautiful beaches in proximity to Ship Bottom. The nearest one is
Ship Bottom, which is 0km (0miles) away from Ship Bottom. Another good beach near Ship Bottom is
West Haven Beaches, which is ca 3.4km (2.1miles) away.
What wetsuit is needed for Ship Bottom?
The water temperature around Ship Bottom 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 light top or a jumpsuit might be required for most people, but some might even be fine without a rashguard or 1mm wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of 3°C (38°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people 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 stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the scuba diving and fishing near Ship Bottom?
Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions change during summer when temperatures go up to 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 Ship Bottom: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
