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

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

Wildwood is a beach in the United States. The water temperature around Wildwood varies dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 3.5°C (38.4°F) in February up to 22.2°C (72°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (55°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Wildwood 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 Wildwood?

The current water temperature in the month of March at Wildwood is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Wildwood. The closest one is North Wildwood, which is 1.2km (1.2miles) away from Wildwood. Click here for directions and to check out more information on North Wildwood and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Wildwood are Diamond Beach, which is roughly 1.9km (1.2miles) away, and Trestles, located approximately 4.4km (2.7miles) from Wildwood.

Are there any other gorgeous beaches close by?

There are several other beautiful beaches in close proximity to Wildwood. The closest one is West Wildwood, which is just 0.9km (0.6miles) away from Wildwood. Another good beach near Wildwood is North Wildwood, which is ca 1km (0.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Wildwood?

The sea temperature at Wildwood is warm, reaching up to 22°C (72°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a light top or a jumpsuit might be required for temperature-senstive people, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or light wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Wildwood. However, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of 4°C (38°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Wildwood?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (38-47°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. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures go up to 17 to 22°C (63-72°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Wildwood: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Wildwood...

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