Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Upper Township Petersburg, United States
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Upper Township Petersburg...
Upper Township Petersburg is a beach in the United States.
The water temperature around Upper Township Petersburg varies extremely during the year.
The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.7°F) in February up to 23°C (73.4°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Upper Township Petersburg 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 at Upper Township Petersburg?
The current water temperature in the month of September at Upper Township Petersburg is ca:
21°C (70°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
Yes, there are a few surf spots in close proximity to Upper Township Petersburg. The closest one is Strathmere, 7th street, which is just 5.4km (3.6miles) away from Upper Township Petersburg.
Click here for more information on Strathmere, 7th street and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Upper Township Petersburg are
Chodes, which is roughly 5.8km (3.6miles) away, and
Ocean City-14th 15th St, located ca 7.9km (4.9miles) from Upper Township Petersburg.
Are there any other sandy beaches located close to Upper Township Petersburg?
There are a few nice beaches near to Upper Township Petersburg. The nearest one is
Corsons Inlet State Park Strathmere, which is 5.2km (3.2miles) away from Upper Township Petersburg. Another fun beach near Upper Township Petersburg is
Strathmere, which is approximately 5.4km (3.4miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit do I need for Upper Township Petersburg?
The sea temperature at Upper Township Petersburg is warm, reaching up to 23°C (73°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a thin wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required for most people, but some people might even be ok without a rashguard or thin wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures cool down to roughly 3°C (38°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing near Upper Township Petersburg?
Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving 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 can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during summer when sea temperatures reach 18 to 23°C (64-73°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.
Directions to Upper Township Petersburg: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
