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

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

Kessingland is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 4305 people. The water temperature around Kessingland has extreme variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 4.4°C (40°F) in March up to 16.8°C (62.3°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kessingland 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 Kessingland?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Kessingland is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Kessingland. The next good one is Joss Bay, which is roughly 72.8km (46.2miles) away from Kessingland. Click here to check out more information on Joss Bay and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Kessingland are Broadstairs, which is 74.3km (46.2miles) away, and The Wall, located roughly 76.2km (47.3miles) from Kessingland.

Are there beaches in close proximity to Kessingland?

Yes, there are more nice beaches near to Kessingland. The nearest one is Kessingland, which is just 0.2km (0.1miles) away from Kessingland. Another beautiful beach near Kessingland is Lowestoft, which is ca 4.6km (2.9miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Kessingland?

The water temperature around Kessingland is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during early spring, water temperatures come down to approximately 4°C (40°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Kessingland?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (40-49°F) during February, March, and April. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Kessingland: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Kessingland...

Do you know what the the island Kuusisto in Finland, the city Asciano in Italy, and the city South Old Bridge in United States have in common with Kessingland? Click on the links to find out...