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

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

Lincoln is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a comparatively mid-size city close to the water with a population of 89228 people. The water temperature around Lincoln has extreme variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 4.9°C (40.8°F) in February up to 17.7°C (63.9°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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Lincoln is about:

Are there surf spots near Lincoln?

There are not too many surf spots close to Lincoln. The next good one is Sutton on sea, which is roughly 34.4km (43.9miles) away from Lincoln. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Sutton on sea and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Lincoln are Cayton Bay, which is ca 70.7km (43.9miles) away, and South Bay, located approximately 72.9km (45.3miles) from Lincoln.

Are there beautiful beaches close to Lincoln?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Lincoln. The closest decent beach is Cleethorpes, which is just 30.9km (19.2miles) away from Lincoln. Another nice beach near Lincoln is Shell Island Wales, roughly 32.3km (20.1miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Lincoln?

The water temperature around Lincoln is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°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 ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Lincoln. However, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to 5°C (41°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Lincoln?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving 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. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Lincoln: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Lincoln...

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