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

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

Stretton is a coastal city in United Kingdom. The water temperature around Stretton varies extremely year round. 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 interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Stretton 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 Stretton?

The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters around Stretton is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Stretton. The next good one is Tywyn, which is about 82.3km (56.3miles) away from Stretton. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Tywyn and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Stretton are The Trap-Aberystwyth, which is approximately 90.6km (56.3miles) away, and Hells Mouth, located ca 91.4km (56.8miles) from Stretton.

Are there sandy beaches located close to Stretton?

There are several nice beaches in proximity to Stretton. The closest one is Pendine, which is just 5.9km (3.7miles) away from Stretton. Another good beach near Stretton is St Helens, which is approximately 11km (6.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Stretton?

The sea temperature around Stretton 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 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended 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, water temperatures come down to approximately 5°C (41°F). During this time, a 5/6 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 amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Stretton?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. 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. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Stretton: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Stretton...

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