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

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

Shoreham is a surf spot in United Kingdom. The water temperature around Shoreham has slight variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 6.8°C (44.3°F) in March up to 16.5°C (61.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Shoreham 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 at Shoreham?

The current water temperature in the month of January at Shoreham is about:

Are there any other surf spots near by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in close proximity to Shoreham. The closest one is Hot pipe, which is only 0km (0miles) away from Shoreham. Click here for more information on Hot pipe and its water temperature. Another fun surfspot near Shoreham is Brighton West Pier, which is ca 3.3km (2.1miles) away.

Are there gorgeous beaches located close to Shoreham?

There are a few beautiful beaches in proximity to Shoreham. The nearest one is Brighton, which is only 4km (2.5miles) away from Shoreham. Another gorgeous beach near Shoreham is Worthing, which is approximately 6.4km (3.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Shoreham?

The sea temperature at Shoreham is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during early spring, water temperatures cool down to 7°C (44°F). During this time, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people 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 advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Shoreham?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions change during July, August, and September when water temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Shoreham: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Shoreham...

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