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

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

Longton is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 12794 people. The water temperature around Longton has a large variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 4.8°C (40.7°F) in February up to 17.1°C (62.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Longton 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 Longton?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Longton is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Longton. A spot that might be worth checking out is Tywyn, which is roughly 86.7km (56.9miles) away from Longton. Click here for more information on Tywyn and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Longton are The Trap-Aberystwyth, which is 91.6km (56.9miles) away, and Sutton on sea, located roughly 102.4km (63.6miles) from Longton.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Longton. The next good one is Portrush, which is 27.7km (17.2miles) away from Longton. Another gorgeous beach near Longton is Criccieth, 29km (18miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Longton?

The water temperature around Longton is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, temperatures come down to nearly 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 a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Longton?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during 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. Pollock, Winter Flounder, 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 reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Longton: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Longton...

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