Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Hornsea, England

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

Hornsea is a beach in England. The water temperature around Hornsea varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 5.7°C (42.3°F) in February up to 14.6°C (58.4°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Hornsea 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 at Hornsea?

The current water temperature in the month of October at Hornsea is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Hornsea?

There are not many surf spots close to Hornsea. A good spot nearby is Cayton Bay, which is about 24.2km (16.8miles) away from Hornsea. Click here to check out more information on Cayton Bay and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Hornsea are South Bay, which is roughly 27km (16.8miles) away, and North bay, located approximately 27.8km (17.3miles) from Hornsea.

Are there any other gorgeous beaches close by?

There are some other beautiful beaches in proximity to Hornsea. The nearest one is Aberdyfi, which is just 9.2km (5.7miles) away from Hornsea. Another nice beach near Hornsea is Bridlington, which is 12.1km (7.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Hornsea?

The sea temperature at Hornsea is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (58°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Hornsea. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of nearly 6°C (42°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people 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 recommended to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Hornsea?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit 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. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 10 to 15°C (49-58°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Hornsea: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Hornsea...

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