Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Handa, Japan

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

Handa is a coastal city in Japan. It is a fairly medium-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 116119 people. The water temperature around Handa changes extremely during the year. The temperature ranges from 9°C (48.2°F) in February up to 27.1°C (80.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (64°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Handa 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 Handa?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters around Handa is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Handa. A spot that might be worth checking out is Akabane Long Beach, which is about 24.8km (46.3miles) away from Handa. Click here for more information on Akabane Long Beach and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Handa are Shizunami, which is 74.6km (46.3miles) away, and Omaezaki, located approximately 75km (46.6miles) from Handa.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

Not many beaches are in close proximity to Handa. The closest decent beach is Kujukuri Beach, which is 204.8km (127.2miles) away from Handa. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Haeundae Beach, roughly 439.5km (273miles) away from Handa.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Handa?

The sea temperature around Handa is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (81°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or 1mm top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures come down to roughly 9°C (48°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Handa?

Due to significant sea temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 9 to 14°C (48-57°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures reach 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Handa: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Handa...

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