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

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

Surlingham is a coastal city in United Kingdom. The water temperature around Surlingham has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 4.8°C (40.6°F) in February up to 16.1°C (60.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Surlingham 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 Surlingham?

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

Are there surf spots near Surlingham?

There are not too many surf spots close to Surlingham. The next good one is Sutton on sea, which is about 67.7km (52.7miles) away from Surlingham. Click here to check out more information on Sutton on sea and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Surlingham are Joss Bay, which is roughly 84.8km (52.7miles) away, and Broadstairs, located roughly 86.4km (53.6miles) from Surlingham.

Are there nice beaches close to Surlingham?

Yes, there are several other nice beaches in proximity to Surlingham. The nearest one is Kinghorn, which is only 6.8km (4.2miles) away from Surlingham. Another beautiful beach near Surlingham is Hemsby, which is ca 12.7km (7.9miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Surlingham?

The water temperature around Surlingham 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 recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, temperatures cool down to 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Surlingham?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change 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 July, August, and September when water temperatures reach 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Surlingham: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Surlingham...

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