Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Nicomen, Canada

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

Nicomen is an island in Canada. It is part of the British Columbia island group. The water temperature around Nicomen changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 6.8°C (44.3°F) in February up to 13.7°C (56.6°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 Nicomen 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 Nicomen?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Nicomen is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Nicomen. A spot, which is not too far away, is Point roberts point, which is 44.8km (45.3miles) away from Nicomen. Click here for directions and for more information on Point roberts point and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Nicomen are Fort Ebey, which is 73km (45.3miles) away, and Midgets, located approximately 73.4km (45.6miles) from Nicomen.

Are there beaches close by?

There are not many beaches in proximity to Nicomen. A beach that might be worth checking out is White Rock Beach, which is just 33.8km (21miles) away from Nicomen. Another gorgeous beach near Nicomen is Second Beach, ca 47.4km (29.5miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Nicomen?

The sea temperature around Nicomen 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 people might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Nicomen. Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures cool down to nearly 7°C (44°F). During this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Nicomen?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during summer when water temperatures go up to 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Nicomen: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Nicomen...

Do you know what the the city Kea in Greece, the geo James Shoal , and the city Balilihan in Philippines have in common with Nicomen? Click on the links to find out...