Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near The Trap-Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about The Trap-Aberystwyth...

The Trap-Aberystwyth is a surf spot in United Kingdom. The water temperature around The Trap-Aberystwyth changes slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 6.6°C (43.9°F) in February up to 16.4°C (61.6°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 The Trap-Aberystwyth 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 The Trap-Aberystwyth?

The current water temperature in the month of January at The Trap-Aberystwyth is approximately:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to The Trap-Aberystwyth. The nearest one is Tywyn, which is 12.2km (7.6miles) away from The Trap-Aberystwyth. Click here for more information on Tywyn and its water temperature. Another good surfspot near The Trap-Aberystwyth is Hells Mouth, which is 34.5km (21.5miles) away.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to The Trap-Aberystwyth. One beach, which is not too far away, is Aberystwyth, which is only 0.6km (0.4miles) away from The Trap-Aberystwyth. Another gorgeous beach near The Trap-Aberystwyth is Poppit Sands, ca 33.3km (20.7miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for The Trap-Aberystwyth?

The water temperature at The Trap-Aberystwyth is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (62°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at The Trap-Aberystwyth. However, during late winter, temperatures drop down to nearly 7°C (44°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to The Trap-Aberystwyth?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when water temperatures range from 11 to 16°C (53-62°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to The Trap-Aberystwyth: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about The Trap-Aberystwyth...

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