Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near East Ham, United Kingdom
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about East Ham...
East Ham is a coastal city in United Kingdom.
The water temperature around East Ham varies extremely 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 interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since East Ham 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 East Ham?
The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters around East Ham is ca:
14°C (58°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
There are not many surf spots in close proximity to East Ham. A spot, which is not too far away, is Brighton West Pier, which is roughly 50km (31.2miles) away from East Ham.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Brighton West Pier and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near East Ham are
Shoreham, which is roughly 50.2km (31.2miles) away, and
Hot pipe, located approximately 50.2km (31.2miles) from East Ham.
Are there sandy beaches near by?
There are a few beaches near to East Ham. The closest one is
Dornoch, which is only 3.4km (2.1miles) away from East Ham. Another fun beach near East Ham is
Gourock, which is approximately 5.6km (3.5miles) away.
What wetsuit thickness do I need for East Ham?
The sea temperature around East Ham 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around East Ham. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to roughly 6°C (43°F). During 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 amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.
How is the diving and fishing near East Ham?
Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit 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 typically change during summer when temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to East Ham: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
