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

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

Mold is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite dense city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 9995 people. The water temperature around Mold varies dramatically during 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 illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Mold 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 Mold?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters near Mold is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Mold. The closest decent spot is Tywyn, which is about 56.6km (40.3miles) away from Mold. Click here for directions and for more information on Tywyn and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Mold are Hells Mouth, which is ca 64.8km (40.3miles) away, and The Trap-Aberystwyth, located 65.9km (40.9miles) from Mold.

Are there beaches located close to Mold?

There are a few beautiful beaches in proximity to Mold. The closest one is Nefyn, which is 4.4km (2.7miles) away from Mold. Another good beach near Mold is Benllech, which is approximately 4.4km (2.7miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Mold?

The sea temperature around Mold 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 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of roughly 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok 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 carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Mold?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Mold: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Mold...

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