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

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

Freshford is a coastal city in United Kingdom. The water temperature around Freshford varies significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 5.6°C (42.1°F) in February up to 17.3°C (63.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Freshford 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 Freshford?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters close to Freshford is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Freshford. A good spot nearby is Bournemouth Pier, which is roughly 47km (29.4miles) away from Freshford. Click here to check out more information on Bournemouth Pier and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Freshford are Boscombe Pier, which is 47.3km (29.4miles) away, and Southbourne, located roughly 48.5km (30.1miles) from Freshford.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches close to Freshford. The next good one is Weston-super-Mare, which is 29.1km (18.1miles) away from Freshford. Another fun beach near Freshford is Burnham-on-Sea, which is roughly 30.7km (19miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Freshford?

The water temperature around Freshford 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 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures reach lows of nearly 6°C (42°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people 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 near Freshford?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (42-51°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during summer when temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Freshford: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Freshford...

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