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

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

Kilsyth is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 9662 people. The water temperature around Kilsyth changes slightly during the year. The temperature ranges from 6.5°C (43.7°F) in March up to 13.8°C (56.8°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 Kilsyth 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 Kilsyth?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Kilsyth is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Kilsyth?

There are not many surf spots close to Kilsyth. A spot that might be worth checking out is Pease Bay, which is about 66.9km (46.6miles) away from Kilsyth. Click here for more information on Pease Bay and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Kilsyth are Coldingham Bay, which is roughly 75km (46.6miles) away, and Bamburgh, located 94.8km (58.9miles) from Kilsyth.

Are there gorgeous beaches near by?

There are not too many beaches in close proximity to Kilsyth. A good beach nearby is Burntisland, which is 32.4km (20.1miles) away from Kilsyth. Another gorgeous beach near Kilsyth is St Andrews Beach, which is ca 52.3km (32.5miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Kilsyth?

The sea temperature around Kilsyth is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (57°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm 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-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Kilsyth. Nevertheless, during early spring, water temperatures come down to approximately 7°C (44°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Kilsyth?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures range from 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Kilsyth: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Kilsyth...

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