Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Walton, United Kingdom

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

Walton is a coastal city in United Kingdom. The water temperature around Walton has a large variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 4.9°C (40.8°F) in February up to 17.7°C (63.9°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 Walton 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 Walton?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Walton is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Walton?

There are not too many surf spots close to Walton. A spot that might be worth checking out is South Bay, which is just 44.8km (28miles) away from Walton. Click here for more information on South Bay and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Walton are Cayton Bay, which is 45km (28miles) away, and North bay, located approximately 45.1km (28miles) from Walton.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Walton. The closest decent beach is Girvan, which is 7.9km (4.9miles) away from Walton. Another gorgeous beach near Walton is Dunoon, which is roughly 20.2km (12.6miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Walton?

The water temperature around Walton is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Walton. However, during late winter, temperatures drop down to nearly 5°C (41°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Walton?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, 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 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Walton: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Walton...

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