Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Spanish Bank, Canada

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Spanish Bank...

Spanish Bank is a beach in Canada. The water temperature around Spanish Bank changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.9°C (42.7°F) in January up to 17°C (62.6°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Spanish Bank 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 Spanish Bank?

The current water temperature in the month of December at Spanish Bank is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Spanish Bank. A spot, which is not too far away, is Point roberts point, which is roughly 21.1km (33.5miles) away from Spanish Bank. Click here to check out more information on Point roberts point and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Spanish Bank are Midgets, which is roughly 53.9km (33.5miles) away, and Hansons, located approximately 62.2km (38.6miles) from Spanish Bank.

Are there any other beaches close by?

Yes, there are other gorgeous beaches near to Spanish Bank. The nearest one is Locarno Beach, which is just 0.8km (0.5miles) away from Spanish Bank. Another beach near Spanish Bank is Jericho Beach, which is approximately 1.3km (0.8miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Spanish Bank?

The water temperature at Spanish Bank 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 required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during December, January, and February, sea temperatures cool down to approximately 6°C (43°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine 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 have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Spanish Bank?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (43-52°F) during December, January, and February. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Spanish Bank: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Spanish Bank...

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