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

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

Wilton is a coastal city in the United States. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 18062 people. The water temperature around Wilton varies significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.6°C (36.7°F) in February up to 17.2°C (62.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Wilton 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 Wilton?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Wilton is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Wilton?

There are not too many surf spots close to Wilton. A good spot nearby is Gilgo, which is 40km (25miles) away from Wilton. Click here for directions and for more information on Gilgo and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Wilton are Robert Moses democrat point, which is approximately 40.3km (25miles) away, and Democrat Point Robert Moses, located approximately 40.3km (25.1miles) from Wilton.

Are there beaches close by?

Yes, there are some other gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Wilton. The closest one is Norwalk, which is 5.6km (3.5miles) away from Wilton. Another good beach near Wilton is Westport, which is 5.6km (3.5miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Wilton?

The water temperature around Wilton is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°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 more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Wilton. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures reach lows of 3°C (37°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 have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Wilton?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during summer when temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Wilton: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Wilton...

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