Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Weston-super-Mare, England

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Weston-super-Mare...

Weston-super-Mare is a beach in England. The water temperature around Weston-super-Mare changes extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 5.6°C (42.1°F) in February up to 16.7°C (62.1°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare?

The current water temperature in the month of September at Weston-super-Mare is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Weston-super-Mare. A spot, which is not too far away, is Southerndown, which is roughly 27.9km (18.5miles) away from Weston-super-Mare. Click here to check out more information on Southerndown and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Weston-super-Mare are Ogmore, which is ca 29.8km (18.5miles) away, and Rest Bay, located roughly 33.6km (20.9miles) from Weston-super-Mare.

Are there any other beautiful beaches near by?

Yes, there are several other gorgeous beaches near to Weston-super-Mare. The nearest one is Burnham-on-Sea, which is only 7.4km (4.6miles) away from Weston-super-Mare. Another beach near Weston-super-Mare is Penarth, which is 10.6km (6.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Weston-super-Mare?

The water temperature at Weston-super-Mare is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°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 might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Weston-super-Mare. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to 6°C (42°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold 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 close to Weston-super-Mare?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (42-51°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during fall when water temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Weston-super-Mare: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Weston-super-Mare...

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