Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Boscombe Pier, United Kingdom

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Boscombe Pier...

Boscombe Pier is a surf spot in United Kingdom. The water temperature around Boscombe Pier changes significantly during the year. The temperature ranges from 5.9°C (42.7°F) in February up to 17.3°C (63.1°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Boscombe Pier 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 Boscombe Pier?

The current water temperature in the month of May at Boscombe Pier is about:

Are there any other surf spots near by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in close proximity to Boscombe Pier. The closest one is Bournemouth Pier, which is only 1.4km (0.9miles) away from Boscombe Pier. Click here for directions and for more information on Bournemouth Pier and its water temperature. Another surfspot near Boscombe Pier is Southbourne, which is approximately 2.4km (1.5miles) away.

Are there gorgeous beaches in proximity to Boscombe Pier?

There are more nice beaches in proximity to Boscombe Pier. The closest one is Bournemouth Beach, which is 1.3km (0.8miles) away from Boscombe Pier. Another gorgeous beach near Boscombe Pier is Bournemouth, which is roughly 1.6km (1miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Boscombe Pier?

The sea temperature at Boscombe Pier 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 3/2 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 scuba diving at Boscombe Pier. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to nearly 6°C (43°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Boscombe Pier?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (43-52°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Boscombe Pier: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Boscombe Pier...

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