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

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

Omigawa is a coastal city in Japan. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 25763 people. The water temperature around Omigawa has extreme variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 10.3°C (50.6°F) in March up to 23.2°C (73.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (63°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Omigawa 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 Omigawa?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Omigawa is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Omigawa. The closest decent spot is Katagai, which is about 23.6km (23.6miles) away from Omigawa. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Katagai and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Omigawa are Taito, which is roughly 37.9km (23.6miles) away, and Osaki, located approximately 71.1km (44.2miles) from Omigawa.

Are there beaches close to Omigawa?

Not too many beaches are located in close proximity to Omigawa. The next good one is Kujukuri Beach, which is 21.1km (13.1miles) away from Omigawa. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Haeundae Beach, which is roughly 648.9km (403miles) away from Omigawa.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Omigawa?

The sea temperature around Omigawa is warm, reaching up to 23°C (74°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a thin top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or light wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during February, March, and April, sea temperatures come down to roughly 10°C (51°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, 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 better to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Omigawa?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 10 to 15°C (51-60°F) during February, March, and April. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures go up to 18 to 23°C (65-74°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Omigawa: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Omigawa...

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