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

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

Amesbury is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 8497 people. The water temperature around Amesbury changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.9°C (42.7°F) in February up to 17.3°C (63.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Amesbury 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 Amesbury?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Amesbury is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Amesbury?

There are not too many surf spots close to Amesbury. The next good one is Highcliffe, which is about 30.5km (19.6miles) away from Amesbury. Click here to check out more information on Highcliffe and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Amesbury are Southbourne, which is ca 31.6km (19.6miles) away, and Boscombe Pier, located approximately 31.7km (19.7miles) from Amesbury.

Are there nice beaches near Amesbury?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Amesbury. A good beach nearby is Pembrey, which is 21.7km (13.5miles) away from Amesbury. Another good beach near Amesbury is Barton-on-Sea, ca 30.7km (19.1miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Amesbury?

The water temperature around Amesbury is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures come down to approximately 6°C (43°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Amesbury?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (43-52°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Amesbury: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Amesbury...

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