Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Hokkaido Seamount
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Hokkaido Seamount...
Hokkaido Seamount is a geographical landform.
The water temperature around Hokkaido Seamount has extreme variability year round.
The temperature ranges from 0.8°C (33.5°F) in February up to 15.7°C (60.2°F) in the month of September, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (44°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Hokkaido Seamount 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 Hokkaido Seamount?
The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters around Hokkaido Seamount is ca:
1°C (34°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
Not many surf spots are close to Hokkaido Seamount. A good spot nearby is Veedol Beach, which is 546.7km (339.6miles) away from Hokkaido Seamount.
Click here for more information on Veedol Beach and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try surfing
Sendai shinko, which is roughly 650.4km (404miles) away from Hokkaido Seamount. Another good surfspot is
Sendai shinko, located 650.4km (404miles) from Hokkaido Seamount.
Are there white sand beaches located close to Hokkaido Seamount?
Not many beaches are located in proximity to Hokkaido Seamount. A beach, which is not too far away, is
Kujukuri Beach, which is 797.5km (495.3miles) away from Hokkaido Seamount. If you have some extra time, you can also visit
Lazurnaya Bay, which is 976.7km (606.7miles) away from Hokkaido Seamount.
What kind of wetsuit is needed for Hokkaido Seamount?
The sea temperature at Hokkaido Seamount is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (60°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to approximately 1°C (33°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves 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 high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing near Hokkaido Seamount?
Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (33-42°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during fall when temperatures reach 11 to 16°C (51-60°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.
Directions to Hokkaido Seamount: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
