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

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

Izumiotsu is a coastal city in Japan. It is a rather medium-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 80772 people. The water temperature around Izumiotsu varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 9.5°C (49.1°F) in February up to 26.2°C (79.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (64°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Izumiotsu 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 Izumiotsu?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Izumiotsu is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Izumiotsu. The closest decent spot is Uchizuma, which is just 81.6km (53.7miles) away from Izumiotsu. Click here for directions and for more information on Uchizuma and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Izumiotsu are Kaifu Rivermouth, which is ca 86.4km (53.7miles) away, and Shishikui, located approximately 90km (55.9miles) from Izumiotsu.

Are there white sand beaches close to Izumiotsu?

Not too many beaches are located in proximity to Izumiotsu. A beach, which is not too far away, is Kujukuri Beach, which is more than 294.8km (183.1miles) away from Izumiotsu. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Haeundae Beach, which is 355.4km (220.7miles) away from Izumiotsu.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Izumiotsu?

The sea temperature around Izumiotsu is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (79°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most people will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Izumiotsu. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to 10°C (49°F). During these months, a 5/4 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 periods of time . For very cold 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 Izumiotsu?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 10 to 15°C (49-58°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 21 to 26°C (70-79°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Izumiotsu: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Izumiotsu...

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