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

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

Biggar is a beach in England. The water temperature around Biggar changes dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.5°C (41.9°F) in February up to 16°C (60.7°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Biggar 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 Biggar?

The current water temperature in the month of March at Biggar is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Biggar. A spot that might be worth checking out is Seaton Carew, which is just 91.3km (59.7miles) away from Biggar. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Seaton Carew and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Biggar are South Shields, which is ca 96.2km (59.7miles) away, and Tynemouth Longsands, located approximately 96.9km (60.2miles) from Biggar.

Are there any other beautiful beaches near by?

Yes, there are a few other beaches close to Biggar. The closest one is Rampside Beach, which is just 3.1km (1.9miles) away from Biggar. Another beach near Biggar is Roanhead, which is 5.8km (3.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Biggar?

The water temperature at Biggar is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to approximately 5°C (42°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Biggar?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (42-51°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during fall when temperatures range from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Biggar: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Biggar...

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