Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ashibetsu, Japan
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ashibetsu...
Ashibetsu is a coastal city in Japan.
It is a fairly dense city close to the water with a population of 19108 people.
The water temperature around Ashibetsu changes dramatically during the year.
The temperature ranges from 4.6°C (40.3°F) in January up to 22°C (71.5°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ashibetsu 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 Ashibetsu?
The current water temperature in the month of February near Ashibetsu is about:
6°C (42°F)
Are there surf spots located close to Ashibetsu?
Not many surf spots are located close to Ashibetsu. A good spot nearby is Veedol Beach, which is almost 193.3km (120.1miles) away from Ashibetsu.
Click here for more information on Veedol Beach and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try surfing
Sendai shinko, which is 368.2km (228.7miles) away from Ashibetsu. Another good surfspot is
Sendai shinko, located ca 368.2km (228.7miles) from Ashibetsu.
Are there gorgeous beaches near Ashibetsu?
Not too many beaches are located in close proximity to Ashibetsu. A good beach nearby is
Lazurnaya Bay, which is more than 507.6km (315.3miles) away from Ashibetsu. If you have some extra time, you can also visit
Kujukuri Beach, which is ca 557.2km (346.1miles) away from Ashibetsu.
What kind of wetsuit is needed for Ashibetsu?
The sea temperature around Ashibetsu is relatively cold, reaching up to 22°C (72°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, temperatures drop down to nearly 5°C (40°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing close to Ashibetsu?
Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (40-49°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions change during summer when temperatures range from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Ashibetsu: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
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