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

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

Melbourne is a coastal city in United Kingdom. The water temperature around Melbourne changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.4°C (41.8°F) in February up to 13.7°C (56.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters close to Melbourne is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Melbourne. A spot, which is not too far away, is Cayton Bay, which is 32km (20.4miles) away from Melbourne. Click here for directions and for more information on Cayton Bay and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Melbourne are South Bay, which is ca 32.9km (20.4miles) away, and North bay, located ca 33.4km (20.8miles) from Melbourne.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in proximity to Melbourne. A beach that might be worth checking out is Girvan, which is just 11.7km (7.3miles) away from Melbourne. Another gorgeous beach near Melbourne is Aberdyfi, 22.4km (13.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Melbourne?

The water temperature around Melbourne is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (57°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended 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 scuba diving . However, during late winter, water temperatures reach lows of approximately 5°C (42°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Melbourne?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (42-51°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures go up to 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Melbourne: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Melbourne...

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