Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Frinton-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Frinton-on-Sea...

Frinton-on-Sea is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 16941 people. The water temperature around Frinton-on-Sea changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 6.2°C (43.2°F) in March up to 17.4°C (63.3°F) in the month of July, 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 summer, since Frinton-on-Sea 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 Frinton-on-Sea?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Frinton-on-Sea is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Frinton-on-Sea?

There are not many surf spots close to Frinton-on-Sea. A good spot nearby is Joss Bay, which is roughly 32.4km (21miles) away from Frinton-on-Sea. Click here for more information on Joss Bay and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Frinton-on-Sea are Broadstairs, which is 33.8km (21miles) away, and The Wall, located ca 35.3km (21.9miles) from Frinton-on-Sea.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

There are some beautiful beaches near to Frinton-on-Sea. The nearest one is Frinton-on-Sea, which is only 0.1km (0.1miles) away from Frinton-on-Sea. Another beach near Frinton-on-Sea is Walton-on-the-Naze, which is ca 1.6km (1miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Frinton-on-Sea?

The sea temperature around Frinton-on-Sea is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Frinton-on-Sea. Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures cool down to roughly 6°C (43°F). During these months, 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 periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Frinton-on-Sea?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (43-52°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when water 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 Frinton-on-Sea: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Frinton-on-Sea...

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