Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Braunton, United Kingdom
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Braunton...
Braunton is a coastal city in United Kingdom.
It is a fairly dense town close to the water with a population of 8608 people.
The water temperature around Braunton has moderate variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 7.4°C (45.3°F) in February up to 16.2°C (61.1°F) in the month of September, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Braunton 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 Braunton?
The current water temperature in the month of April near Braunton is ca:
10°C (49°F)
Are there surf spots located close to Braunton?
Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Braunton. The nearest one is Saunton Sands, which is just 2.9km (2.2miles) away from Braunton.
Click here to check out more information on Saunton Sands and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Braunton are
Putsborough Beach, which is ca 3.6km (2.2miles) away, and
Croyde, located ca 3.9km (2.4miles) from Braunton.
Are there sandy beaches near by?
There are some beaches near to Braunton. The nearest one is
Woolacombe, which is only 4.8km (3miles) away from Braunton. Another beach near Braunton is
Westward Ho!, which is roughly 5.9km (3.6miles) away.
Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Braunton?
The sea temperature around Braunton is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Braunton. Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures come down to roughly 7°C (45°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.
How is the diving and fishing close to Braunton?
Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during fall when water temperatures go up to 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Braunton: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
