Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ataka, Japan

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

Ataka is a surf spot in Japan. The water temperature around Ataka varies significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 10.1°C (50.2°F) in March up to 25.4°C (77.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (64°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ataka 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 at Ataka?

The current water temperature in the month of December at Ataka is approximately:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Ataka. A spot, which is not too far away, is Sunset beach, which is 20.7km (12.9miles) away from Ataka. Click here to check out more information on Sunset beach and its current water temperature. Another surfspot near Ataka is Akabane Long Beach, which is roughly 133.4km (82.9miles) away.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, not many beaches are near to Ataka. A beach, which is not too far away, is Kujukuri Beach, which is almost 235.9km (146.5miles) away from Ataka. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Haeundae Beach, ca 418.9km (260.2miles) away from Ataka.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Ataka?

The water temperature at Ataka is very warm, reaching up to 25°C (78°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or 1mm top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures come down to nearly 10°C (50°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly 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 near Ataka?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 10 to 15°C (50-59°F) during spring. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures range from 20 to 25°C (69-78°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Ataka: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Ataka...

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