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

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

Bircotes is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 7607 people. The water temperature around Bircotes varies significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 4.9°C (40.8°F) in February up to 17.7°C (63.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Bircotes 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 Bircotes?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters close to Bircotes is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Bircotes. A good spot nearby is Sutton on sea, which is about 55.5km (39.5miles) away from Bircotes. Click here for directions and for more information on Sutton on sea and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Bircotes are Cayton Bay, which is ca 63.5km (39.5miles) away, and South Bay, located approximately 65km (40.4miles) from Bircotes.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches in proximity to Bircotes. One beach, which is not too far away, is Shell Island Wales, which is just 11.5km (7.2miles) away from Bircotes. Another beautiful beach near Bircotes is Helensburgh, which is roughly 20.8km (12.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Bircotes?

The water temperature around Bircotes is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°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 ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Bircotes. However, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to nearly 5°C (41°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Bircotes?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish which can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Bircotes: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Bircotes...

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