Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Tomakomai, Japan

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

Tomakomai is a coastal city in Japan. It is a relatively average coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 174806 people. The water temperature around Tomakomai varies significantly during the year. The temperature ranges from 1.7°C (35.1°F) in March up to 20.9°C (69.7°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 Tomakomai 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 Tomakomai?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters close to Tomakomai is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not too many surf spots are in proximity to Tomakomai. A spot that might be worth checking out is Veedol Beach, which is almost 129.1km (80.2miles) away from Tomakomai. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Veedol Beach and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Sendai shinko, which is 304.1km (188.9miles) away from Tomakomai. Another surfspot is Sendai shinko, located ca 304.1km (188.9miles) from Tomakomai.

Are there beaches close by?

No, not many beaches are near to Tomakomai. The closest decent one is Lazurnaya Bay, which is more than 479.4km (297.8miles) away from Tomakomai. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit Kujukuri Beach, ca 492.6km (306miles) away from Tomakomai.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Tomakomai?

The water temperature around Tomakomai is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm 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 around Tomakomai. Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures reach lows of approximately 2°C (35°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Tomakomai?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during February, March, and April. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when water temperatures range from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Tomakomai: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Tomakomai...

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