Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Earls Colne, United Kingdom

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Earls Colne...

Earls Colne is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 3582 people. The water temperature around Earls Colne has extreme variability 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 illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Earls Colne 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 Earls Colne?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Earls Colne is about:

Are there surf spots near Earls Colne?

There are not too many surf spots close to Earls Colne. The next good one is Joss Bay, which is about 49.7km (31.5miles) away from Earls Colne. Click here for more information on Joss Bay and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Earls Colne are Broadstairs, which is roughly 50.8km (31.5miles) away, and The Wall, located 51.6km (32.1miles) from Earls Colne.

Are there beautiful beaches near Earls Colne?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Earls Colne. One beach, which is not too far away, is Clacton-on-Sea, which is only 21.5km (13.4miles) away from Earls Colne. Another gorgeous beach near Earls Colne is Clacton-on-Sea, which is ca 21.5km (13.4miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Earls Colne?

The water temperature around Earls Colne 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 people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to nearly 6°C (43°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Earls Colne?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (43-52°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Earls Colne: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Earls Colne...

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