SUP in United Kingdom in January
In January the best SUP in United Kingdom is at Tiree – Balevullin, Cowes – the Solent & Newquay – Fistral Beach.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Water: 8–10°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 8–9°C; 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 10°C
- Air: 8°C by day, 4°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 12 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 15; a day can have both
- For beginners: Cowes – the Solent, Newquay – Fistral Beach & Bournemouth – Boscombe.
When are you planning to go?
1
JanPEAK SEASON
Balevullin
Tiree · United Kingdom
9°C9° water8° air
Intermediate and up · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ TRE 6 km
2
JanGOOD
Cowes
the Solent · United Kingdom
9°C9° water8° air
Beginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ SOU 21 km
3
JanPEAK SEASON
Fistral Beach
Newquay · United Kingdom
10°C10° water10° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NQY 8 km
4
JanGOOD
Boscombe
Bournemouth · United Kingdom
9°C9° water8° air
Beginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ BOH 7 km
5
JanOFF SEASON
Camber Sands
United Kingdom
8°C8° water8° air
Beginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ SEN 71 km
6
JanOFF SEASON
Hayling Island
United Kingdom
8°C8° water8° air
Intermediate and up · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ SOU 32 km
7
JanGOOD
Rhosneigr
United Kingdom
8°C8° water8° air
Beginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ IOM 96 km
Averages of the 7 spots on this page. Water: average sea surface temperature.
Questions
Where to go SUP in United Kingdom in January?
Tiree – Balevullin: 9°C; Cowes – the Solent: 9°C; Newquay – Fistral Beach: 10°C.
How warm is the water in United Kingdom in January?
8–10°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 8–9°C; 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 10°C.
Where can beginners go SUP in January?
Good spots for beginners this month: Cowes – the Solent, Newquay – Fistral Beach & Bournemouth – Boscombe.
Which airport is closest?
Tiree Airport (TRE), 6 km from Tiree – Balevullin; Southampton Airport (SOU), 21 km from Cowes – the Solent; Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), 8 km from Newquay – Fistral Beach.
