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

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

Penllyn is a coastal city in United Kingdom. The water temperature around Penllyn varies extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.6°C (42.1°F) in February up to 16.7°C (62.1°F) in the month of September, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Penllyn 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 Penllyn?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Penllyn is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Penllyn?

Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Penllyn. The nearest one is Southerndown, which is 5.8km (4.4miles) away from Penllyn. Click here for directions and for more information on Southerndown and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Penllyn are Ogmore, which is roughly 7km (4.4miles) away, and Rest Bay, located roughly 10.6km (6.6miles) from Penllyn.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

There are some other beaches in close proximity to Penllyn. The closest one is Barry, which is 9.9km (6.2miles) away from Penllyn. Another fun beach near Penllyn is Whitesands, which is roughly 12.5km (7.8miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Penllyn?

The sea temperature around Penllyn is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Penllyn. However, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 6°C (42°F). During this time, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, 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 recommended to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Penllyn?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (42-51°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during August, September, and October when temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Penllyn: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Penllyn...

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