{"id":9057,"date":"2021-12-19T12:28:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T12:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=9057"},"modified":"2024-03-14T21:15:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T21:15:58","slug":"which-ocean-is-calmer-atlantic-or-pacific-which-is-more-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/which-ocean-is-calmer-atlantic-or-pacific-which-is-more-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlantic vs Pacific Ocean: Which Ocean is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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When trying to plan your next coastal US beach trip, you may be wondering if you should head east to the Atlantic Ocean or west to the Pacific. You may find yourself asking, which is better, the Atlantic or the Pacific? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Which ocean is calmer, the Atlantic or the Pacific?”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pacific Ocean is overall calmer and warmer than the Atlantic, although the coastline for each spans the entire American continent.<\/em><\/strong> Local differences (think surfing in California) in each ocean are found along the coast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re heading to the beach with young children or looking for the next wave to catch, your decision could be influenced by several factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is the Pacific Ocean Calmer than the Atlantic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Discovered and named in 1519 by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, the Pacific literally means “peaceful” or “calm”. Therefore, many associate the Pacific with a serene, still body of water. However, it should come as no surprise that this is a common misconception as the Pacific is, well, an ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another common assumption about the two is that the waters of the Pacific Ocean are warmer than the Atlantic. Yet, sometimes we may experience the opposite: warmer waters on the Atlantic shores and cooler waters on the Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, the oceans share many similarities. However, some key differences between the Atlantic and Pacific may help you decide which coast to visit next. Read on as we provide clarity on some questions you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(By the way, if you’re looking into renting an RV for your beach trip, be sure to check out these posts:)<\/p>\n\n\n\n