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

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

Wishaw is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 27627 people. The water temperature around Wishaw varies slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 6.5°C (43.7°F) in March up to 13.8°C (56.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Wishaw 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 Wishaw?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Wishaw is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Wishaw?

There are not too many surf spots close to Wishaw. A spot that might be worth checking out is Pease Bay, which is 62.4km (43.3miles) away from Wishaw. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Pease Bay and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Wishaw are Coldingham Bay, which is 69.8km (43.3miles) away, and Bamburgh, located ca 86.5km (53.7miles) from Wishaw.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Wishaw. A beach that might be worth checking out is Burntisland, which is just 33.2km (20.6miles) away from Wishaw. Another good beach near Wishaw is Dunbar, which is approximately 54km (33.6miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Wishaw?

The water temperature around Wishaw is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (57°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Wishaw. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures cool down to approximately 7°C (44°F). During these months, 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 periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Wishaw?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Wishaw: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Wishaw...

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