Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near West Drayton, United Kingdom

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about West Drayton...

West Drayton is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a comparatively little city close to the ocean with a population of 12156 people. The water temperature around West Drayton has a large variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.3°C (41.5°F) in February up to 17.1°C (62.7°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since West Drayton 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 West Drayton?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near West Drayton is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to West Drayton. A spot that might be worth checking out is Shoreham, which is roughly 47.6km (29.6miles) away from West Drayton. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Shoreham and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near West Drayton are Hot pipe, which is ca 47.6km (29.6miles) away, and Brighton West Pier, located ca 48.9km (30.4miles) from West Drayton.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

Yes, there are several beaches near to West Drayton. The closest one is Fairbourne, which is just 11.8km (7.3miles) away from West Drayton. Another beautiful beach near West Drayton is Tenby, which is ca 15.8km (9.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for West Drayton?

The water temperature around West Drayton is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to roughly 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near West Drayton?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during fall when sea 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 West Drayton: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about West Drayton...

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