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

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

Holbeach is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 7408 people. The water temperature around Holbeach has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 5.2°C (41.3°F) in February up to 17.2°C (63°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Holbeach 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 Holbeach?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Holbeach is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not too many surf spots are in proximity to Holbeach. A spot, which is not too far away, is Sutton on sea, which is almost 36.9km (22.9miles) away from Holbeach. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Sutton on sea and its water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try surfing South Bay, which is roughly 103.3km (64.2miles) away from Holbeach. Another fun surfspot is South Bay, located ca 103.3km (64.2miles) from Holbeach.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches close to Holbeach. One beach, which is not too far away, is Hunstanton, which is only 21.9km (13.6miles) away from Holbeach. Another fun beach near Holbeach is Skegness, which is roughly 27.2km (16.9miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Holbeach?

The water temperature around Holbeach is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to approximately 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Holbeach?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when sea temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Holbeach: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Holbeach...

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