Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Delta, Canada

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

Delta is a coastal city in Canada. It is a relatively average coastal town close to the water with a population of 101668 people. The water temperature around Delta varies slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 6.8°C (44.3°F) in February up to 13.7°C (56.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Delta 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 Delta?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Delta is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Delta?

There are not too many surf spots close to Delta. The next good one is Point roberts point, which is 12.6km (30.3miles) away from Delta. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Point roberts point and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Delta are Midgets, which is approximately 48.8km (30.3miles) away, and Fort Ebey, located roughly 63.8km (39.7miles) from Delta.

Are there beaches close to Delta?

Yes, there are several other nice beaches in close proximity to Delta. The closest one is White Rock Beach, which is just 9.1km (5.7miles) away from Delta. Another fun beach near Delta is Kitsilano, which is 14.5km (9miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Delta?

The water temperature around Delta is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (57°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Delta. However, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to approximately 7°C (44°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some 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 recommended to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Delta?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Delta: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Delta...

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