What is the best time of year to go to the ocean?

Summer: July and August But not all beaches are created equal and many people prefer tropical beaches, like those found in the Caribbean in the winter, when it's also less likely to rain. If you can handle the heat, you may find better deals for cruises to these hotter islands in July and August.



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Summer is a great time to enjoy a beach holiday, but fall may be even better. Yes, it's time to think about the best beaches to visit in September.

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The winter months are low pressure. All the crowds that you fight during the summer, the expensive parking and lack of spaces, the burden of trying to have that perfect beach body… they just aren't issues during the winter.

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Daytime is the safest time for ocean swimming. Visibility is low in early morning hours and at dusk, and predatory animals in the water tend to move closer to shore at night. What to do during severe weather. If you see an approaching storm, it's best to get out of the water until the storm subsides.

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July is when disease outbreaks most likely to occur in lakes and oceans.

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Spring: March, April, May and June Springtime is an almost guaranteed mood-booster after the depths of winter, and what better way to celebrate than hitting the beach? Here's even better news: the early spring until April is typically a dry period in the Caribbean, and there may even be good cruise deals you can snag.

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Timing really is everything when it comes to saving on vacations no matter where you are traveling. Consider traveling during off seasons or at least shoulder seasons. The weeks before school lets out in late May or even after schools resume in August can be almost 50% cheaper than peak summer weeks!

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There are many advantages to taking a beach vacation in September. With the kids back in school, it is one of the slower months of the year for visitation yet the warm daytime temperatures and warm water (avg. 82 degrees) are ideal for swimming, water sports, and relaxing on the beach.

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It's more of a question of preference. A little cooler than your body temperature (98.6° Fahrenheit) should not be too cold so that you don't get chilled. 70° to 78° Fahrenheit is the range where most folks feel comfortable swimming.

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The ocean holds steady at 70 or 80 degrees in September, and hotel pools in Myrtle Beach remain open for at least another month, so you can go swimming and lounge in the sun for your entire vacation if you wish.

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Close-in ocean temp is currently low 60's. If you happen to have a Southerly or westerly breeze, 65 can be very pleasant on the beach. If it's a northerly wind or one coming off the water, the actual temp on the beach will be much closer to the water temp, regardless of the reported air temperature.

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There's a difference between going to the beach, and going in the water. You're probably not going to be happy going into, and then coming out of the water, if the air temperature is much below about 75°, give or take. But, you can take your family to the beach anytime!

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In October the ocean temps can be quite warm BUT if there's a hurricane the ocean temp can drop by 10 degrees instantly. The mid/end of Sept. ocean temp w/out hurricanes is about 87 degrees. It starts to cool off and probably should be about 80 degrees in early/mid October, depending on hurricanes.

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The months of September to November can be a great time to plan a trip for folks looking for the cheapest time to go to the Caribbean. The month of September is the very peak of hurricane season, making it one of the best times to find low prices at some of the most desirable inclusive resorts.

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May and October are best for South Florida beach vacations And you can still find plenty of off-season bargains. Diehard sun worshippers, however, should wait until June to August for the ultimate sizzle!

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