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

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

Wolcott is a coastal city in the United States. It is a fairly small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 16639 people. The water temperature around Wolcott changes significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 0°C (32.1°F) in February up to 22.3°C (72.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Wolcott 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 Wolcott?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters around Wolcott is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Wolcott. A spot that might be worth checking out is Road K, which is just 58.7km (36.5miles) away from Wolcott. Click here for directions and for more information on Road K and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Wolcott are Jetty 4, which is roughly 58.8km (36.5miles) away, and Cupsogue beach, located ca 58.9km (36.6miles) from Wolcott.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

There are not many beaches in close proximity to Wolcott. The closest decent beach is Middletown, which is just 17.6km (10.9miles) away from Wolcott. Another beautiful beach near Wolcott is New Haven, roughly 20.5km (12.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Wolcott?

The sea temperature around Wolcott 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 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Wolcott. However, during late winter, sea temperatures cool down to 0°C (32°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Wolcott?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (32-41°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 usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 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 Wolcott: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Wolcott...

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