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

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

Normandy is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 1563 people. The water temperature around Normandy changes slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 7.1°C (44.8°F) in February up to 16.8°C (62.2°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Normandy 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 Normandy?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Normandy is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Normandy. A spot that might be worth checking out is West Wittering, which is 34.7km (21.8miles) away from Normandy. Click here for directions and for more information on West Wittering and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Normandy are East Witterings, which is approximately 35.1km (21.8miles) away, and Bracklesham Bay, located approximately 35.3km (21.9miles) from Normandy.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are several beaches in close proximity to Normandy. The closest one is Milford Haven, which is 4.2km (2.6miles) away from Normandy. Another fun beach near Normandy is Fairbourne, which is approximately 13.2km (8.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Normandy?

The water temperature around Normandy is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures drop down to approximately 7°C (45°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Normandy?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Normandy: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Normandy...

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