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

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

Ilford is a coastal city in United Kingdom. The water temperature around Ilford changes extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 5.9°C (42.5°F) in February up to 18.9°C (66°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ilford 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 Ilford?

The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters around Ilford is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Ilford. A good spot nearby is Brighton West Pier, which is about 51.9km (32.4miles) away from Ilford. Click here to check out more information on Brighton West Pier and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Ilford are Shoreham, which is ca 52.1km (32.4miles) away, and Hot pipe, located roughly 52.1km (32.4miles) from Ilford.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

There are other gorgeous beaches in proximity to Ilford. The nearest one is Dornoch, which is only 4.7km (2.9miles) away from Ilford. Another beach near Ilford is Gourock, which is approximately 7.3km (4.5miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Ilford?

The sea temperature around Ilford is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Ilford. Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures come down to nearly 6°C (43°F). During this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Ilford?

Due to significant sea temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (43-52°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when water temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Ilford: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Ilford...

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