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

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

Bankfoot is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1178 people. The water temperature around Bankfoot has average variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 5.4°C (41.8°F) in March up to 13°C (55.4°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Bankfoot 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 Bankfoot?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Bankfoot is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Bankfoot. A spot that might be worth checking out is Pease Bay, which is 59.8km (42miles) away from Bankfoot. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Pease Bay and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Bankfoot are Coldingham Bay, which is 67.7km (42miles) away, and Nigg Bay, located 69.5km (43.2miles) from Bankfoot.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Bankfoot. One beach, which is not too far away, is St Andrews Beach, which is just 20.9km (13miles) away from Bankfoot. Another nice beach near Bankfoot is Burntisland, which is 32.2km (20miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Bankfoot?

The water temperature around Bankfoot 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-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures reach lows of 5°C (42°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, 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 recommended to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Bankfoot?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (42-51°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during summer when water temperatures go up to 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 Bankfoot: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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