Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Short Hills, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Short Hills...

Short Hills is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite dense city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 13165 people. The water temperature around Short Hills has extreme 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 illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Short Hills 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 Short Hills?

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

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Short Hills. The closest decent spot is Sandy Hook The Cove, which is about 29.2km (18.2miles) away from Short Hills. Click here for directions and for more information on Sandy Hook The Cove and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Short Hills are 92nd Street, which is roughly 29.2km (18.2miles) away, and Sands, located roughly 32km (19.8miles) from Short Hills.

Are there beaches located close to Short Hills?

There are a few beautiful beaches in proximity to Short Hills. The closest one is Crescent Beach, which is 17.4km (10.8miles) away from Short Hills. Another nice beach near Short Hills is Crescent Beach, which is approximately 17.4km (10.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Short Hills?

The sea temperature around Short Hills 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 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to roughly 3°C (37°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Short Hills?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Short Hills: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Short Hills...

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