Ocean Intelligence Lab by North Coast Wetsuits
Ocean Intelligence Lab by North Coast Wetsuits allows watersports enthusiasts to pick their ideal wetsuit, according to wetsuit brand, gender and watersports activity.
Users can then also check the seasonal UK ocean temperature and where we’re at with the monthly lunar tidal cycle.
The North Coast Wetsuits Ocean Intelligence Lab tool is designed to help inform ocean users and riders.
- What wetsuit do I need?
- What’s the UK sea temperature like at the moment?
- What are the tides doing?
Note: Additional weather forecast, surf forecast and tidal info will need to be sought and added to your decision-making process. Prior knowledge of how tides work, what effects the seasonal ocean temperature can have and how wetsuit choice and fit impacts your experience is essential. IF IN DOUBT, DON’T GO OUT!
North Coast Wetsuit (NCW) are based in Cornwall – 10 minutes from Polzeath – and has a lifetime of ocean and watersports experience. Contact them here for advice
Ocean Intelligence Lab – by North Coast Wetsuits
Ocean Intelligence Lab
North Coast Wetsuits
Ocean Intelligence Lab
Wetsuits · Sea Conditions · Lunar Tides — everything you need before you paddle out
Live conditions
Wetsuit Picker
Filter by brand, gender, activity and budget to find the right suit for your session.
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UK Seasonal Sea Temperature Guide
Click a season to explore typical water temps and wetsuit recommendations.
Winter
DEC · JAN · FEB
6–10°C
Spring
MAR · APR · MAY
7–12°C
Summer
JUN · JUL · AUG
15–20°C
Autumn
SEP · OCT · NOV
10–17°C
Moon & Tides
Lunar phases and tidal influence for the next 30 days.
30-day lunar calendar
Sport conditions today
Tide & moon explainer
Spring tides
During new and full moons the sun and moon align, creating the largest tidal range, stronger currents, and more exposed beach at low tide.
Neap tides
During quarter moons the sun and moon are at right angles, resulting in smaller tidal ranges and weaker, more predictable currents.
Transition tides
The period between spring and neap tides — tidal energy is either building toward springs or easing toward neaps.
Moon illumination
A higher illumination percentage means a greater gravitational pull on Earth’s oceans, driving bigger tidal swings and stronger rip currents.
Live UK tide times