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

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

Stondon is a coastal city in United Kingdom. The water temperature around Stondon changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.9°C (42.5°F) in February up to 18.9°C (66°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Stondon 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 Stondon?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters close to Stondon is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Stondon. A spot, which is not too far away, is Shoreham, which is roughly 81.2km (50.4miles) away from Stondon. Click here to check out more information on Shoreham and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Stondon are Hot pipe, which is roughly 81.2km (50.4miles) away, and Brighton West Pier, located ca 81.9km (50.9miles) from Stondon.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Stondon. The closest decent beach is Tenby, which is 32km (19.8miles) away from Stondon. Another fun beach near Stondon is Dornoch, roughly 34.8km (21.6miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Stondon?

The water temperature around Stondon is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°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 ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to roughly 6°C (43°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Stondon?

Due to relatively 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 winter. 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 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Stondon: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Stondon...

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