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

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

Dawlish is a beach in England. The water temperature around Dawlish has slight variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 7.1°C (44.7°F) in March up to 16.6°C (61.8°F) in the month of July, 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 summer, since Dawlish 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 Dawlish?

The current water temperature in the month of October at Dawlish is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in close proximity to Dawlish. The closest one is BoneYard Exmouth, which is 4.5km (11miles) away from Dawlish. Click here for directions and for more information on BoneYard Exmouth and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Dawlish are Beer Point, which is 17.7km (11miles) away, and Challabrough, located ca 27.9km (17.3miles) from Dawlish.

Are there any other nice beaches in close proximity to Dawlish?

Yes, there are more beautiful beaches in close proximity to Dawlish. The closest one is Dawlish Warren, which is only 1.4km (0.8miles) away from Dawlish. Another beach near Dawlish is Teignmouth, which is ca 2.8km (1.8miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Dawlish?

The water temperature at Dawlish is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures drop down to 7°C (45°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy 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 Dawlish?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Dawlish: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Dawlish...

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