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

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

Kinglassie is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a fairly dense city close to the water with a population of 1274 people. The water temperature around Kinglassie changes moderately during the year. The temperature ranges from 5°C (41°F) in February up to 13°C (55.4°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kinglassie 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 Kinglassie?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Kinglassie is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Kinglassie?

There are not many surf spots close to Kinglassie. The next good one is Pease Bay, which is roughly 38.9km (29.4miles) away from Kinglassie. Click here for more information on Pease Bay and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Kinglassie are Coldingham Bay, which is 47.3km (29.4miles) away, and Bamburgh, located roughly 71.1km (44.2miles) from Kinglassie.

Are there gorgeous beaches near Kinglassie?

There are not too many beaches near to Kinglassie. The closest decent beach is Burntisland, which is 7.9km (4.9miles) away from Kinglassie. Another beach near Kinglassie is St Andrews Beach, 20.7km (12.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Kinglassie?

The sea temperature around Kinglassie is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (55°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures reach lows of nearly 5°C (41°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Kinglassie?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, 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 8 to 13°C (46-55°F). Fish that can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Kinglassie: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Kinglassie...

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