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

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

Highbridge is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 4606 people. The water temperature around Highbridge has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 5.6°C (42.1°F) in February up to 16.7°C (62.1°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Highbridge 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 Highbridge?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Highbridge is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Highbridge. A spot that might be worth checking out is Southerndown, which is 31.1km (20.6miles) away from Highbridge. Click here for more information on Southerndown and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Highbridge are Ogmore, which is roughly 33.2km (20.6miles) away, and Lynmouth, located ca 36.7km (22.8miles) from Highbridge.

Are there beaches near by?

There are several beaches in close proximity to Highbridge. The nearest one is Burnham-on-Sea, which is 1.7km (1miles) away from Highbridge. Another nice beach near Highbridge is Weston-super-Mare, which is 9km (5.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Highbridge?

The sea temperature around Highbridge is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Highbridge. Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures cool down to roughly 6°C (42°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Highbridge?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (42-51°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during fall when sea temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Highbridge: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Highbridge...

Do you know what the the city Quimperle in France, the geo Clark Reef , and the city Rugles in France have in common with Highbridge? Click on the links to find out...