Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Motegi, Japan

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

Motegi is a coastal city in Japan. It is a fairly small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 19575 people. The water temperature around Motegi varies extremely during the year. The temperature ranges from 10.6°C (51.1°F) in March up to 22.9°C (73.3°F) in the month of September, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (62°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Motegi 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 Motegi?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters around Motegi is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Motegi. The next good one is Katagai, which is just 69.7km (51.5miles) away from Motegi. Click here to check out more information on Katagai and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Motegi are Taito, which is ca 82.9km (51.5miles) away, and Osaki, located roughly 91.7km (57miles) from Motegi.

Are there sandy beaches in proximity to Motegi?

Not many beaches are located in proximity to Motegi. A beach that might be worth checking out is Kujukuri Beach, which is more than 67.7km (42.1miles) away from Motegi. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Lazurnaya Bay, which is 614.9km (381.9miles) away from Motegi.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Motegi?

The sea temperature around Motegi is warm, reaching up to 23°C (73°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a thin wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required for most people, but some might even be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 11°C (51°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Motegi?

Due to significant sea temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (51-60°F) during spring. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during August, September, and October when temperatures reach 18 to 23°C (64-73°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Motegi: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Motegi...

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