Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ain Smara, Algeria

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ain Smara...

Ain Smara is a coastal city in Algeria. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 28968 people. The water temperature around Ain Smara varies dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 14.3°C (57.8°F) in February up to 24.9°C (76.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (66°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ain Smara 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 Ain Smara?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Ain Smara is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Ain Smara?

Not many surf spots are located close to Ain Smara. The next good one is Maresciallo, which is more than 220.4km (136.9miles) away from Ain Smara. Click here to check out more information on Maresciallo and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Cipolla-Pipeline, which is roughly 220.7km (137.1miles) away from Ain Smara. Another surfspot is Cipolla-Pipeline, located 220.7km (137.1miles) from Ain Smara.

Are there beaches near Ain Smara?

Not too many beaches are located close to Ain Smara. A beach, which is not too far away, is Tamanert Beach, which is 54.1km (33.6miles) away from Ain Smara. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Blerouna Beach, 129.3km (80.3miles) away from Ain Smara.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Ain Smara?

The sea temperature around Ain Smara is warm, reaching up to 25°C (77°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a thin wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required for temperature-senstive people, but some people might even be ok without a rashguard or 1mm top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures reach lows of approximately 14°C (58°F). During this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing close to Ain Smara?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 14 to 19°C (58-67°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures reach 20 to 25°C (68-77°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Ain Smara: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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