Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ventnor, England
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ventnor...
Ventnor is a beach in England.
The water temperature around Ventnor has moderate variability throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from 7°C (44.7°F) in March up to 17°C (62.5°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ventnor 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 Ventnor?
The current water temperature in the month of February at Ventnor is about:
7°C (45°F)
Are there surf spots near Ventnor?
Yes, there are several surf spots close to Ventnor. The closest one is Compton, which is just 13km (11.2miles) away from Ventnor.
Click here for directions and for more information on Compton and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Ventnor are
West Wittering, which is approximately 18km (11.2miles) away, and
East Witterings, located ca 18.5km (11.5miles) from Ventnor.
Are there any other beaches near Ventnor?
Yes, there are some other nice beaches near to Ventnor. The closest one is
Shanklin, which is only 3km (1.9miles) away from Ventnor. Another beach near Ventnor is
Sandown, which is 5km (3.1miles) away.
What wetsuit do I need for Ventnor?
The water temperature at Ventnor 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 required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Ventnor. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, sea temperatures come down to roughly 7°C (45°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold 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 Ventnor?
Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Ventnor: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
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