Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Aberdour, United Kingdom

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

Aberdour is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 1742 people. The water temperature around Aberdour varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 5°C (41°F) in February up to 13°C (55.4°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Aberdour 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 Aberdour?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Aberdour is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Aberdour. A spot that might be worth checking out is Pease Bay, which is 38.3km (28.9miles) away from Aberdour. Click here to check out more information on Pease Bay and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Aberdour are Coldingham Bay, which is ca 46.6km (28.9miles) away, and Bamburgh, located 68.8km (42.7miles) from Aberdour.

Are there beaches near by?

There are not many beaches in close proximity to Aberdour. A beach that might be worth checking out is Burntisland, which is 2.6km (1.6miles) away from Aberdour. Another fun beach near Aberdour is Dunbar, which is roughly 28.7km (17.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Aberdour?

The sea temperature around Aberdour is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (55°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures come down to 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Aberdour?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during July, August, and September when water temperatures reach 8 to 13°C (46-55°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Aberdour: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Aberdour...

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