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

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

Faray is an island in United Kingdom. It is part of the The North Isles island group. The water temperature around Faray varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 6.8°C (44.2°F) in February up to 12.8°C (55°F) in the month of October, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is , since Faray 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 Faray?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Faray is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Faray. The next good one is Thurso East, which is just 49km (30.6miles) away from Faray. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Thurso East and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Faray are Thurso beach, which is approximately 49.3km (30.6miles) away, and Sandwood Bay, located 93km (57.8miles) from Faray.

Are there beaches located close to Faray?

No, not many beaches are located in proximity to Faray. A beach, which is not too far away, is Thurso, which is almost 49.8km (30.9miles) away from Faray. If you have some extra time, you can also check out St Andrews Beach, roughly 192.5km (119.6miles) away from Faray.

What wetsuit is needed for Faray?

The water temperature around Faray is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (55°F) in the months of . During this time, in the , a 4/3 wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures cool down to roughly 7°C (44°F). During this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods 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 scuba diving and fishing near Faray?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing 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. The conditions change during when water temperatures reach 8 to 13°C (46-55°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Faray: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Faray...

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