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

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

Caernarfon is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the water with a population of 9836 people. The water temperature around Caernarfon has moderate variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 7.1°C (44.8°F) in March up to 15°C (58.9°F) in the month of September, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Caernarfon 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 Caernarfon?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Caernarfon is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Caernarfon?

There are not too many surf spots close to Caernarfon. The next good one is Hells Mouth, which is roughly 26.1km (24.3miles) away from Caernarfon. Click here for directions and for more information on Hells Mouth and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Caernarfon are Tywyn, which is ca 39.1km (24.3miles) away, and The Trap-Aberystwyth, located approximately 51.2km (31.8miles) from Caernarfon.

Are there beautiful beaches near Caernarfon?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Caernarfon. The closest decent beach is Colwyn Bay, which is only 24.8km (15.4miles) away from Caernarfon. Another beautiful beach near Caernarfon is Rhyl, which is 35.4km (22miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Caernarfon?

The water temperature around Caernarfon is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Caernarfon. However, during early spring, temperatures reach lows of 7°C (45°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Caernarfon?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during August, September, and October when water temperatures range from 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Caernarfon: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Caernarfon...

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