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

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

Rhyl is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a fairly dense town close to the water with a population of 25874 people. The water temperature around Rhyl varies slightly during the year. The temperature ranges from 5.2°C (41.3°F) in February up to 14.9°C (58.8°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 Rhyl 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 Rhyl?

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

Are there surf spots located close to Rhyl?

There are not many surf spots close to Rhyl. A spot that might be worth checking out is Tywyn, which is about 56.6km (35.6miles) away from Rhyl. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Tywyn and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Rhyl are Hells Mouth, which is roughly 57.3km (35.6miles) away, and The Trap-Aberystwyth, located roughly 67.8km (42.1miles) from Rhyl.

Are there gorgeous beaches near by?

There are some other beaches in proximity to Rhyl. The closest one is Rhyl, which is just 2.8km (1.8miles) away from Rhyl. Another fun beach near Rhyl is Tywyn, which is ca 3.4km (2.1miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Rhyl?

The sea temperature around Rhyl is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures come down to 5°C (41°F). During this time, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Rhyl?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during summer when sea temperatures reach 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Rhyl: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Rhyl...

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