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

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

Rothes is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 1132 people. The water temperature around Rothes changes moderately during the year. The temperature ranges from 5.5°C (41.9°F) in March up to 13.5°C (56.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Rothes 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 Rothes?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters around Rothes is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Rothes. A spot that might be worth checking out is Lossie East Beach, which is roughly 13.5km (12.6miles) away from Rothes. Click here for more information on Lossie East Beach and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Rothes are Sandend, which is ca 20.2km (12.6miles) away, and Fraserburgh, located roughly 46km (28.6miles) from Rothes.

Are there white sand beaches near by?

There are not many beaches in close proximity to Rothes. The next good one is Thurso, which is 74.6km (46.3miles) away from Rothes. Another beach near Rothes is St Andrews Beach, which is approximately 76.3km (47.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Rothes?

The sea temperature around Rothes is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (56°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Rothes. Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 5°C (42°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold 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 near Rothes?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (42-51°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures go up to 8 to 13°C (47-56°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Rothes: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Rothes...

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