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

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

Portree is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a fairly dense town close to the water with a population of 1886 people. The water temperature around Portree has moderate variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 7.1°C (44.8°F) in February up to 13.7°C (56.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Portree 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 Portree?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Portree is ca:

Are there surf spots located close to Portree?

Not many surf spots are located in close proximity to Portree. A spot, which is not too far away, is Sandwood Bay, which is more than 88.2km (54.8miles) away from Portree. Click here for more information on Sandwood Bay and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try Thurso beach, which is ca 126.6km (78.6miles) away from Portree. Another fun surfspot is Thurso beach, located 126.6km (78.6miles) from Portree.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

Not too many beaches are in close proximity to Portree. A good beach nearby is Thurso, which is almost 126.2km (78.4miles) away from Portree. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out St Andrews Beach, 140.8km (87.4miles) away from Portree.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Portree?

The sea temperature around Portree 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 recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of roughly 7°C (45°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Portree?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Portree: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Portree...

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