Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near St Helens, United Kingdom

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about St Helens...

St Helens is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a relatively average coastal town close to the water with a population of 102555 people. The water temperature around St Helens changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 4.8°C (40.7°F) in February up to 17.1°C (62.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since St Helens 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 St Helens?

The current water temperature in the month of April near St Helens is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to St Helens?

There are not too many surf spots close to St Helens. A spot that might be worth checking out is Tywyn, which is just 82.6km (55.1miles) away from St Helens. Click here to check out more information on Tywyn and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near St Helens are Hells Mouth, which is approximately 88.8km (55.1miles) away, and The Trap-Aberystwyth, located ca 91.9km (57.1miles) from St Helens.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are some beaches close to St Helens. The nearest one is St Helens, which is just 0.5km (0.3miles) away from St Helens. Another beach near St Helens is Pendine, which is ca 5.2km (3.2miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for St Helens?

The water temperature around St Helens 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 scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to approximately 5°C (41°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to St Helens?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to St Helens: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about St Helens...

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