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

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

Wiveliscombe is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a relatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2130 people. The water temperature around Wiveliscombe has significant variability during the year. 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 shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Wiveliscombe 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 Wiveliscombe?

The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters close to Wiveliscombe is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Wiveliscombe. The closest decent spot is Lynmouth, which is about 26km (16.4miles) away from Wiveliscombe. Click here for directions and for more information on Lynmouth and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Wiveliscombe are Beer Point, which is 26.4km (16.4miles) away, and BoneYard Exmouth, located 30km (18.6miles) from Wiveliscombe.

Are there beaches close by?

Yes, there are other beautiful beaches in proximity to Wiveliscombe. The closest one is Newton Cove, which is only 8.4km (5.2miles) away from Wiveliscombe. Another beautiful beach near Wiveliscombe is Minehead, which is 13.4km (8.3miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Wiveliscombe?

The water temperature around Wiveliscombe 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 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of nearly 6°C (42°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Wiveliscombe?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot 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 are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during August, September, and October when sea temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Wiveliscombe: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Wiveliscombe...

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