Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Kuril Trench

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Kuril Trench...

Kuril Trench is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Kuril Trench varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 0.2°C (32.3°F) in February up to 12.3°C (54.2°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 5°C (41°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Kuril Trench 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 Kuril Trench?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters around Kuril Trench is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are close to Kuril Trench. A good spot nearby is Veedol Beach, which is more than 831km (516.2miles) away from Kuril Trench. Click here to check out more information on Veedol Beach and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Sendai shinko, which is ca 969.5km (602.2miles) away from Kuril Trench. Another fun surfspot is Sendai shinko, located ca 969.5km (602.2miles) from Kuril Trench.

Are there white sand beaches located close to Kuril Trench?

Not many beaches are located in proximity to Kuril Trench. A beach, which is not too far away, is Kujukuri Beach, which is more than 1136km (705.6miles) away from Kuril Trench. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Lazurnaya Bay, which is ca 1182.3km (734.4miles) away from Kuril Trench.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Kuril Trench?

The sea temperature at Kuril Trench is pretty cold, reaching up to 12°C (54°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Kuril Trench. However, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to 0°C (32°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods 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 diving and fishing near Kuril Trench?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions typically change during June, July, and August when temperatures range from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Kuril Trench: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Kuril Trench...

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