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

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

Overtown is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a comparatively little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2519 people. The water temperature around Overtown varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 6.5°C (43.7°F) in March up to 13.8°C (56.8°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 Overtown 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 Overtown?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters near Overtown is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Overtown. A good spot nearby is Pease Bay, which is roughly 62.6km (43.4miles) away from Overtown. Click here to check out more information on Pease Bay and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Overtown are Coldingham Bay, which is approximately 69.9km (43.4miles) away, and Bamburgh, located roughly 86.4km (53.7miles) from Overtown.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches in proximity to Overtown. The next good one is Burntisland, which is 33.9km (21.1miles) away from Overtown. Another fun beach near Overtown is Dunbar, which is 54.3km (33.8miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Overtown?

The water temperature around Overtown 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 required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Overtown. However, during February, March, and April, temperatures drop down to nearly 7°C (44°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Overtown?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish which can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Overtown: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Overtown...

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