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

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

Preston is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a fairly medium-sized town close to the water with a population of 190687 people. The water temperature around Preston changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 5.2°C (41.3°F) in February up to 17.2°C (63°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Preston 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 Preston?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Preston is ca:

Are there surf spots located close to Preston?

There are not many surf spots close to Preston. A good spot nearby is Seaton Carew, which is 87.2km (55.9miles) away from Preston. Click here to check out more information on Seaton Carew and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Preston are Saltburn, which is ca 90km (55.9miles) away, and Staithes, located roughly 94.9km (58.9miles) from Preston.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

There are some gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Preston. The nearest one is Preston, which is only 0.6km (0.4miles) away from Preston. Another beach near Preston is Largs, which is approximately 11.1km (6.9miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Preston?

The sea temperature around Preston is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Preston. Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures drop down to 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts 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 Preston?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Preston: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Preston...

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