Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Long Stratton, United Kingdom

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Long Stratton...

Long Stratton is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 3722 people. The water temperature around Long Stratton changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 4.4°C (40°F) in March up to 16.8°C (62.3°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 Long Stratton 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 Long Stratton?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters near Long Stratton is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Long Stratton. A good spot nearby is Sutton on sea, which is roughly 69.2km (47.9miles) away from Long Stratton. Click here for directions and for more information on Sutton on sea and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Long Stratton are Joss Bay, which is ca 77.1km (47.9miles) away, and Broadstairs, located ca 78.6km (48.8miles) from Long Stratton.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches close to Long Stratton. The closest decent beach is Kinghorn, which is only 9.5km (5.9miles) away from Long Stratton. Another gorgeous beach near Long Stratton is Kessingland, 20.7km (12.8miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Long Stratton?

The water temperature around Long Stratton is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, sea temperatures drop down to roughly 4°C (40°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Long Stratton?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (40-49°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Long Stratton: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Long Stratton...

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