Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Urry Bank

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Urry Bank...

Urry Bank is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Urry Bank has moderate variability year round. The temperature ranges from 7.8°C (46.1°F) in July up to 13.8°C (56.9°F) in the month of February, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Urry Bank is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Urry Bank?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Urry Bank is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Urry Bank?

Not too many surf spots are located in proximity to Urry Bank. A good spot nearby is Hickory Bay, which is more than 101.4km (63miles) away from Urry Bank. Click here for more information on Hickory Bay and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Raupo Bay, which is 110km (68.3miles) away from Urry Bank. Another surfspot is Raupo Bay, located 110km (68.3miles) from Urry Bank.

Are there beaches close by?

No, not too many beaches are in close proximity to Urry Bank. A good beach nearby is St Clair and St Kilda Beaches, which is more than 189.4km (117.7miles) away from Urry Bank. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Tunnel Beach, 192.3km (119.4miles) away from Urry Bank.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Urry Bank?

The water temperature at Urry Bank is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (57°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Urry Bank. Nevertheless, during summer, temperatures cool down to roughly 8°C (46°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, 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 better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Urry Bank?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F) during summer. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during winter when water temperatures reach 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Urry Bank: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Urry Bank...

Do you know what the the city Melipilla in Chile, the city Frejlev in Denmark, and Emmons Seamount have in common with Urry Bank? Click on the links to find out...