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

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

Tinicum is a coastal city in the United States. It is a fairly small-sized town close to the water with a population of 4350 people. The water temperature around Tinicum 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 Tinicum 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 Tinicum?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Tinicum is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Tinicum?

There are not many surf spots close to Tinicum. A spot that might be worth checking out is Sandy Hook The Cove, which is about 59.4km (37.2miles) away from Tinicum. Click here for directions and for more information on Sandy Hook The Cove and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Tinicum are Sands, which is 59.9km (37.2miles) away, and Ocean Lane, Deal, located roughly 60.5km (37.6miles) from Tinicum.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

There are not too many beaches in close proximity to Tinicum. A good beach nearby is Goat Hill, which is only 12.4km (7.7miles) away from Tinicum. Another beach near Tinicum is Clark Beach, roughly 49.5km (30.7miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Tinicum?

The sea temperature around Tinicum 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 ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Tinicum. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures come down to approximately 3°C (37°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Tinicum?

Due to significant 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 winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures reach 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Tinicum: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Tinicum...

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