Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Westcliffe-on-Sea, England

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Westcliffe-on-Sea...

Westcliffe-on-Sea is a beach in England. The water temperature around Westcliffe-on-Sea changes dramatically 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 Westcliffe-on-Sea 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 Westcliffe-on-Sea?

The current water temperature in the month of June at Westcliffe-on-Sea is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Westcliffe-on-Sea. The next good one is Joss Bay, which is just 34.1km (21.4miles) away from Westcliffe-on-Sea. Click here to check out more information on Joss Bay and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Westcliffe-on-Sea are The Wall, which is approximately 34.4km (21.4miles) away, and Broadstairs, located 34.5km (21.4miles) from Westcliffe-on-Sea.

Are there any other gorgeous beaches located close to Westcliffe-on-Sea?

There are several nice beaches close to Westcliffe-on-Sea. The nearest one is Southend-on-Sea, which is just 0.8km (0.5miles) away from Westcliffe-on-Sea. Another gorgeous beach near Westcliffe-on-Sea is Southend-on-Sea, which is 0.8km (0.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Westcliffe-on-Sea?

The sea temperature at Westcliffe-on-Sea 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 required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures come down to nearly 6°C (43°F). In this season, 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 high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Westcliffe-on-Sea?

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

Directions to Westcliffe-on-Sea: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Westcliffe-on-Sea...

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