New Jersey, United States
Coastal Waters39.19°N, 74.66°WStation UN-NEW-WHA

Whale Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around August at about 23.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Whale Beach water temperature

22.8
73°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters39.19°N, 74.66°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
24°C
75.7°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Sunrise
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
23.1°C
73.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
23.2°C
73.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
23.1°C
73.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
22.8°C
73°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
22.5°C
72.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
22.4°C
72.3°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Whale Beach.
Confidence: High

Whale Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Whale Beach occurs inJuly, August, September — peaking at23.7°C (74.7°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
6
Jan
4
Feb
6
Mar
9
Apr
14
May
20
Jun
23
Jul
24
Aug
Current
23
Sep
19
Oct
14
Nov
9
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January2°C5.7°C8.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February2°C3.9°C6.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March1.9°C5.5°C9.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April5.4°C9.2°C13.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10.7°C14.2°C19.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June14.6°C19.6°C23.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July21°C23°C25.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August20.7°C23.7°C26°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent19.7°C22.8°C25.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October14.6°C18.6°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November9.6°C13.5°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December6.4°C9°C11.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Whale Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Whale Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Whale Beach this time of year is 22.8°C (73°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Whale Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Whale Beach typically occur duringJuly, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Whale Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Whale Beach average around22.8°C (73.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.7°C and a maximum of 25.6°C.

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