Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ishinomaki, Japan

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

Ishinomaki is a coastal city in Japan. It is a fairly mid-size city close to the ocean with a population of 117233 people. The water temperature around Ishinomaki varies dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 7.1°C (44.8°F) in March up to 21.3°C (70.4°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 14°C (58°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ishinomaki 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 Ishinomaki?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters near Ishinomaki is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are close to Ishinomaki. A spot that might be worth checking out is Sendai shinko, which is 18.5km (11.5miles) away from Ishinomaki. Click here to check out more information on Sendai shinko and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Veedol Beach, which is approximately 163km (101.3miles) away from Ishinomaki. Another fun surfspot is Veedol Beach, located roughly 163km (101.3miles) from Ishinomaki.

Are there gorgeous beaches located close to Ishinomaki?

Not many beaches are located near to Ishinomaki. The next good beach is Kujukuri Beach, which is more than 202.3km (125.6miles) away from Ishinomaki. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Lazurnaya Bay, roughly 568.3km (353miles) away from Ishinomaki.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Ishinomaki?

The sea temperature around Ishinomaki is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Ishinomaki. However, during early spring, sea temperatures drop down to nearly 7°C (45°F). During this season, a 5/4 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 very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Ishinomaki?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Ishinomaki: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Ishinomaki...

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