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

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

Charmouth is a beach in England. The water temperature around Charmouth has average variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 6.9°C (44.3°F) in March up to 16.1°C (61°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Charmouth 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 Charmouth?

The current water temperature in the month of April at Charmouth is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Charmouth. A spot that might be worth checking out is Beer Point, which is about 9.2km (13.9miles) away from Charmouth. Click here for directions and for more information on Beer Point and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Charmouth are BoneYard Exmouth, which is roughly 22.3km (13.9miles) away, and Kimmeridge Bay Bench, located ca 34.9km (21.7miles) from Charmouth.

Are there any other beaches near by?

Yes, there are several beaches in proximity to Charmouth. The closest one is Lyme Regis, which is only 1.7km (1.1miles) away from Charmouth. Another good beach near Charmouth is Lyme Regis, which is roughly 1.7km (1.1miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Charmouth?

The water temperature at Charmouth is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°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 several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Charmouth. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures come down to nearly 7°C (44°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods 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 scuba diving and fishing near Charmouth?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures range from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Charmouth: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Charmouth...

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