Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Thorpeness, England

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

Thorpeness is a beach in England. The water temperature around Thorpeness has extreme variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 5.2°C (41.3°F) in March up to 17°C (62.6°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 Thorpeness 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 Thorpeness?

The current water temperature in the month of October at Thorpeness is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Thorpeness?

There are not too many surf spots close to Thorpeness. The closest decent spot is Joss Bay, which is 55.9km (35.7miles) away from Thorpeness. Click here to check out more information on Joss Bay and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Thorpeness are Broadstairs, which is approximately 57.5km (35.7miles) away, and The Wall, located 59.3km (36.9miles) from Thorpeness.

Are there any other beautiful beaches near Thorpeness?

Yes, there are some other nice beaches in close proximity to Thorpeness. The nearest one is Southwold, which is just 10.3km (6.4miles) away from Thorpeness. Another nice beach near Thorpeness is Kessingland, which is roughly 17km (10.5miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Thorpeness?

The water temperature at Thorpeness 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 people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures drop down to 5°C (41°F). During this time, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Thorpeness?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Thorpeness: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Thorpeness...

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