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

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

West Orange is a coastal city in the United States. It is a fairly dense town close to the ocean with a population of 3443 people. The water temperature around West Orange has extreme variability during the year. 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 West Orange 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 Orange?

The current water temperature in the month of February near West Orange is ca:
3°C (37°F)

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to West Orange. The next good one is Bolivar, which is 57.6km (48.8miles) away from West Orange. Click here to check out more information on Bolivar and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near West Orange are Refish Island, which is roughly 78.5km (48.8miles) away, and Galveston-Stewart Beach, located roughly 81.3km (50.5miles) from West Orange.

Are there gorgeous beaches close to West Orange?

There are not too many beaches near to West Orange. A beach that might be worth checking out is Holly Beach, which is only 28.2km (17.5miles) away from West Orange. Another good beach near West Orange is Holly Beach, which is approximately 28.2km (17.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for West Orange?

The sea temperature around West Orange 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 feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around West Orange. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures cool down to 3°C (37°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some 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 advisable to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to West Orange?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit 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 can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures reach 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to West Orange: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about West Orange...

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