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

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

Cranham is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a relatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2836 people. The water temperature around Cranham changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 5.9°C (42.5°F) in February up to 18.9°C (66°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Cranham 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 Cranham?

The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters close to Cranham is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Cranham. The next good one is Stamco, which is about 50.9km (31.7miles) away from Cranham. Click here for directions and for more information on Stamco and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Cranham are Hastings pier, which is ca 51.1km (31.7miles) away, and Folkestone East Cliff Sands, located 52.4km (32.5miles) from Cranham.

Are there beaches in close proximity to Cranham?

Yes, there are other nice beaches in proximity to Cranham. The closest one is Pondfield Cove, which is 4.2km (2.6miles) away from Cranham. Another beach near Cranham is Gourock, which is 11.8km (7.4miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Cranham?

The water temperature around Cranham is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°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 several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Cranham. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to 6°C (43°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Cranham?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change 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. The conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Cranham: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Cranham...

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