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

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

Sidmouth is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 11853 people. The water temperature around Sidmouth varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 6.9°C (44.3°F) in March up to 16.1°C (61°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Sidmouth is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Sidmouth?

Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Sidmouth. The closest one is Beer Point, which is just 6.3km (5miles) away from Sidmouth. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Beer Point and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Sidmouth are BoneYard Exmouth, which is roughly 8.1km (5miles) away, and Challabrough, located ca 40.3km (25miles) from Sidmouth.

Are there beaches close by?

There are some other beautiful beaches near to Sidmouth. The closest one is Sidmouth, which is just 0.9km (0.5miles) away from Sidmouth. Another fun beach near Sidmouth is Salcombe Regis, which is approximately 1.4km (0.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Sidmouth?

The sea temperature around Sidmouth is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required 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 Sidmouth. However, during February, March, and April, water temperatures come down to 7°C (44°F). During this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, 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 advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Sidmouth?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Sidmouth: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Sidmouth...

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