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

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

Ossett is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 21616 people. The water temperature around Ossett varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 5.5°C (41.9°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 Ossett 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 Ossett?

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

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Ossett. The next good one is Cayton Bay, which is roughly 63km (39.2miles) away from Ossett. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Cayton Bay and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Ossett are South Bay, which is approximately 63.2km (39.2miles) away, and North bay, located ca 63.6km (39.5miles) from Ossett.

Are there beaches located close to Ossett?

There are several nice beaches near to Ossett. The closest one is Helensburgh, which is just 9.1km (5.7miles) away from Ossett. Another good beach near Ossett is Dunoon, which is ca 10.2km (6.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Ossett?

The sea temperature around Ossett 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 4/3 wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Ossett. Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures drop down to nearly 5°C (42°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Ossett?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (42-51°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish which can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Ossett: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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