Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near West Chester, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about West Chester...

West Chester is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively little city close to the ocean with a population of 18461 people. The water temperature around West Chester changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.7°F) in January up to 25°C (77°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 14°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since West Chester 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 West Chester?

The current water temperature in the month of December near West Chester is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to West Chester. The closest decent spot is Ocean City-14th 15th St, which is just 72.8km (45.3miles) away from West Chester. Click here for more information on Ocean City-14th 15th St and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near West Chester are Waverly, which is 73km (45.3miles) away, and Ocean City-8th Street, located ca 73.1km (45.4miles) from West Chester.

Are there beautiful beaches close to West Chester?

No, there are not too many beaches close to West Chester. A good beach nearby is Goat Hill, which is only 45.6km (28.3miles) away from West Chester. Another gorgeous beach near West Chester is York, roughly 59.3km (36.8miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for West Chester?

The water temperature around West Chester is warm, reaching up to 25°C (77°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a thin top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok without a rashguard or thin wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, temperatures reach lows of 3°C (38°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to West Chester?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°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 change during summer when temperatures go up to 20 to 25°C (68-77°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to West Chester: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about West Chester...

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