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

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

Whitehead is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a fairly dense town close to the ocean with a population of 3697 people. The water temperature around Whitehead has average variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 7.2°C (44.9°F) in March up to 13.3°C (55.9°F) in the month of October, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is , since Whitehead 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 Whitehead?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Whitehead is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Whitehead. A spot that might be worth checking out is Portballintrae, which is just 45.9km (29.4miles) away from Whitehead. Click here to check out more information on Portballintrae and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Whitehead are White Rocks, which is roughly 47.4km (29.4miles) away, and East Strand, located roughly 48.4km (30.1miles) from Whitehead.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

There are not too many beaches in close proximity to Whitehead. The closest decent beach is Portstewart Strand, which is 49.5km (30.8miles) away from Whitehead. Another nice beach near Whitehead is Culdaff, which is 68.1km (42.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Whitehead?

The sea temperature around Whitehead is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (56°F) in the months of . During this time, in the , a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during early spring, water temperatures reach lows of nearly 7°C (45°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, 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 have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Whitehead?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during when water temperatures go up to 8 to 13°C (47-56°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Whitehead: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Whitehead...

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