December is a popular month to ask about Cape May Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 8.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Atlantic Ocean.
Cape May Beach sea temperature in December — averages 8.0°C
The sea at Cape May Beach in United States averages 8.0°C during December, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · December
8.0°C
cold · Poor
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
6/5/4mm hooded fullsuit or drysuit
At 8.0°C only experienced cold-water athletes should enter — full thermal protection required.
Monthly comparison
Cold — wetsuit recommended · Cape May Beach
Can you swim at Cape May Beach in June? — 19.0°C water19.0°CCan you swim at Cape May Beach in July? — 23.0°C water23.0°CCan you swim at Cape May Beach in August? — 23.0°C water23.0°CCan you swim at Cape May Beach in September? — 21.0°C water21.0°CCan you swim at Cape May Beach in October? — 17.0°C water17.0°CCan you swim at Cape May Beach in November? — 12.0°C water12.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Cape May Beach in December?
Cape May Beach averages 8.0°C in December, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Cape May Beach in December?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 8.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Cape May Beach in December?
A 4/3 mm full wetsuit, boots and neoprene cap are recommended.