Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Grange-over-Sands, United Kingdom
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Grange-over-Sands...
Grange-over-Sands is a coastal city in United Kingdom.
It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 4042 people.
The water temperature around Grange-over-Sands has a large variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 5.5°C (41.9°F) in February up to 16°C (60.7°F) in the month of September, 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 early fall, since Grange-over-Sands 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 Grange-over-Sands?
The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters around Grange-over-Sands is ca:
6°C (43°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
There are not many surf spots in proximity to Grange-over-Sands. A spot, which is not too far away, is Seaton Carew, which is 75.9km (50.4miles) away from Grange-over-Sands.
Click here for directions and for more information on Seaton Carew and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Grange-over-Sands are
South Shields, which is ca 81.2km (50.4miles) away, and
Tynemouth Longsands, located approximately 81.9km (50.9miles) from Grange-over-Sands.
Are there white sand beaches near by?
There are several beaches in close proximity to Grange-over-Sands. The closest one is
Grange-over-Sands, which is 0.5km (0.3miles) away from Grange-over-Sands. Another beautiful beach near Grange-over-Sands is
Morecambe, which is 8.6km (5.3miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Grange-over-Sands?
The sea temperature around Grange-over-Sands is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures drop down to nearly 5°C (42°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy 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 near Grange-over-Sands?
Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (42-51°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during August, September, and October when temperatures go up to 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.
Directions to Grange-over-Sands: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
