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

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

Poringland is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 4675 people. The water temperature around Poringland has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 4.8°C (40.6°F) in February up to 16.1°C (60.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Poringland 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 Poringland?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Poringland is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Poringland. A spot that might be worth checking out is Sutton on sea, which is 67.8km (51.1miles) away from Poringland. Click here for directions and for more information on Sutton on sea and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Poringland are Joss Bay, which is ca 82.2km (51.1miles) away, and Broadstairs, located approximately 83.7km (52miles) from Poringland.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are a few other beaches in close proximity to Poringland. The closest one is Kinghorn, which is 5.4km (3.4miles) away from Poringland. Another nice beach near Poringland is Hopton-on-Sea, which is approximately 15.9km (9.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Poringland?

The water temperature around Poringland is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°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 more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to roughly 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Poringland?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures range from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Poringland: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Poringland...

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