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

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

Hornsea is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 8427 people. The water temperature around Hornsea has slight variability throughout the year. 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 near Hornsea?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters near Hornsea is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Hornsea. The next good one is Cayton Bay, which is roughly 24.3km (16.8miles) away from Hornsea. Click here for more information on Cayton Bay and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Hornsea are South Bay, which is ca 27.1km (16.8miles) away, and North bay, located approximately 27.9km (17.3miles) from Hornsea.

Are there beaches in close proximity to Hornsea?

Yes, there are other nice beaches near to Hornsea. The nearest one is Hornsea, which is only 0.2km (0.1miles) away from Hornsea. Another gorgeous beach near Hornsea is Aberdyfi, which is approximately 9.4km (5.8miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Hornsea?

The water temperature around 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 required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Hornsea. However, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to 6°C (42°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 fine with a very good 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 scuba diving and fishing near Hornsea?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (42-51°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 10 to 15°C (49-58°F). Fish that love this water temperature 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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