Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Farnworth, United Kingdom
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Farnworth...
Farnworth is a coastal city in United Kingdom.
It is a fairly dense town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 25680 people.
The water temperature around Farnworth has a large variability year round.
The temperature ranges from 5.5°C (41.9°F) in February up to 17.1°C (62.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Farnworth 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 Farnworth?
The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters around Farnworth is ca:
0°C (32°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Farnworth. A spot that might be worth checking out is Seaton Carew, which is about 91.1km (56.9miles) away from Farnworth.
Click here to check out more information on Seaton Carew and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Farnworth are
Saltburn, which is roughly 91.7km (56.9miles) away, and
South Bay, located roughly 95.2km (59.1miles) from Farnworth.
Are there gorgeous beaches near by?
There are more beaches in proximity to Farnworth. The nearest one is
Saundersfoot, which is only 4.6km (2.9miles) away from Farnworth. Another nice beach near Farnworth is
Towyn, which is approximately 6.7km (4.1miles) away.
What wetsuit thickness is needed for Farnworth?
The sea temperature around Farnworth is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Farnworth. Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures cool down to 5°C (42°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 amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.
How is the diving and fishing near Farnworth?
Due to significant sea temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (42-51°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Farnworth: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
