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

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

Westwood is a coastal city in United Kingdom. The water temperature around Westwood varies dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.6°C (42.1°F) in February up to 17.3°C (63.1°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 Westwood 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 Westwood?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Westwood is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Westwood?

There are not many surf spots close to Westwood. A spot, which is not too far away, is Bournemouth Pier, which is 46km (28.8miles) away from Westwood. Click here for more information on Bournemouth Pier and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Westwood are Boscombe Pier, which is approximately 46.3km (28.8miles) away, and Southbourne, located ca 47.4km (29.4miles) from Westwood.

Are there beaches near by?

There are not too many beaches in proximity to Westwood. A beach that might be worth checking out is Weston-super-Mare, which is only 30.4km (18.9miles) away from Westwood. Another beautiful beach near Westwood is Burnham-on-Sea, which is approximately 31.8km (19.7miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Westwood?

The sea temperature around Westwood is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of approximately 6°C (42°F). During this time, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, 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 better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Westwood?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (42-51°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when water temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Westwood: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Westwood...

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