Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Benllech, England

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

Benllech is a beach in England. The water temperature around Benllech varies extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 4.8°C (40.7°F) in February up to 17.1°C (62.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Benllech 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 Benllech?

The current water temperature in the month of October at Benllech is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Benllech?

There are not many surf spots close to Benllech. A spot, which is not too far away, is Tywyn, which is 61.1km (42.7miles) away from Benllech. Click here for directions and for more information on Tywyn and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Benllech are Hells Mouth, which is ca 68.8km (42.7miles) away, and The Trap-Aberystwyth, located roughly 70.4km (43.7miles) from Benllech.

Are there any other white sand beaches close by?

There are several other gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Benllech. The closest one is Nefyn, which is only 0km (0miles) away from Benllech. Another good beach near Benllech is Ferryside, which is ca 13.6km (8.5miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Benllech?

The sea temperature at Benllech 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Benllech. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures reach lows of approximately 5°C (41°F). During this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Benllech?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Benllech: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Benllech...

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