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

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

West Thurrock is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a fairly dense city close to the ocean with a population of 7795 people. The water temperature around West Thurrock changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.9°C (42.5°F) in February up to 18.9°C (66°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 West Thurrock 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 Thurrock?

The current water temperature in the month of October near West Thurrock is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to West Thurrock. The next good one is Stamco, which is 44.9km (28.1miles) away from West Thurrock. Click here to check out more information on Stamco and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near West Thurrock are Hastings pier, which is approximately 45.2km (28.1miles) away, and Folkestone East Cliff Sands, located approximately 48.4km (30.1miles) from West Thurrock.

Are there gorgeous beaches close to West Thurrock?

There are a few other nice beaches in close proximity to West Thurrock. The nearest one is Gourock, which is just 9.5km (5.9miles) away from West Thurrock. Another gorgeous beach near West Thurrock is Pondfield Cove, which is approximately 9.6km (5.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for West Thurrock?

The sea temperature around West Thurrock is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 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 diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to approximately 6°C (43°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to West Thurrock?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (43-52°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to West Thurrock: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about West Thurrock...

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