Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Yamada, Japan

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

Yamada is a coastal city in Japan. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 20144 people. The water temperature around Yamada has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 4.8°C (40.7°F) in March up to 21.3°C (70.3°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Yamada 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 Yamada?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters near Yamada is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Yamada. A spot that might be worth checking out is Momoishi, which is 87.5km (58.8miles) away from Yamada. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Momoishi and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Yamada are Veedol Beach, which is roughly 94.6km (58.8miles) away, and Sendai shinko, located roughly 97.4km (60.5miles) from Yamada.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not many beaches are near to Yamada. A good beach nearby is Kujukuri Beach, which is 281.9km (175.1miles) away from Yamada. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Lazurnaya Bay, roughly 558.3km (346.8miles) away from Yamada.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Yamada?

The water temperature around Yamada is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures reach lows of approximately 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Yamada?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during summer when water temperatures go up to 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Yamada: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Yamada...

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