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

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

Kendal is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a fairly small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 29468 people. The water temperature around Kendal varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 5.5°C (41.9°F) in February up to 16°C (60.7°F) in the month of September, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Kendal 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 Kendal?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Kendal is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Kendal. The next good one is Seaton Carew, which is about 66.6km (43.8miles) away from Kendal. Click here for more information on Seaton Carew and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Kendal are South Shields, which is approximately 70.5km (43.8miles) away, and Tynemouth Longsands, located approximately 71.2km (44.2miles) from Kendal.

Are there sandy beaches close to Kendal?

There are a few other nice beaches in proximity to Kendal. The nearest one is Grange-over-Sands, which is 11.5km (7.1miles) away from Kendal. Another fun beach near Kendal is Morecambe, which is ca 18.1km (11.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Kendal?

The sea temperature around Kendal is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 4/3 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 good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Kendal. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures drop down to approximately 5°C (42°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Kendal?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (42-51°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during fall when temperatures reach 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Kendal: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Kendal...

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