Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Kirknewton, United Kingdom
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Kirknewton...
Kirknewton is a coastal city in United Kingdom.
It is a fairly dense city close to the water with a population of 1755 people.
The water temperature around Kirknewton varies slightly year round.
The temperature ranges from 5.2°C (41.3°F) in February up to 12.9°C (55.2°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kirknewton 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 Kirknewton?
The current water temperature in the month of February near Kirknewton is about:
5°C (41°F)
Are there surf spots located close to Kirknewton?
There are not many surf spots close to Kirknewton. The next good one is Pease Bay, which is about 42.1km (31miles) away from Kirknewton.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Pease Bay and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Kirknewton are
Coldingham Bay, which is 49.9km (31miles) away, and
Bamburgh, located approximately 69.1km (42.9miles) from Kirknewton.
Are there gorgeous beaches near Kirknewton?
There are not too many beaches near to Kirknewton. A good beach nearby is
Burntisland, which is just 13.8km (8.6miles) away from Kirknewton. Another fun beach near Kirknewton is
Dunbar, roughly 33.4km (20.7miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit is needed for Kirknewton?
The sea temperature around Kirknewton 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 recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Kirknewton. However, during January, February, and March, water temperatures drop down to approximately 5°C (41°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.
How is the diving and fishing close to Kirknewton?
Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit 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. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.
Directions to Kirknewton: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.