Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Al Bayda, Libya

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Al Bayda...

Al Bayda is a coastal city in Libya. It is a fairly mid-size city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 74594 people. The water temperature around Al Bayda changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 16.1°C (60.9°F) in January up to 28.8°C (83.9°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 21°C (70°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Al Bayda 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 Al Bayda?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Al Bayda is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are in proximity to Al Bayda. The next good one is Falasarna, which is almost 213.5km (132.6miles) away from Al Bayda. Click here for more information on Falasarna and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try Preveli, which is ca 225.2km (139.9miles) away from Al Bayda. Another good surfspot is Preveli, located 225.2km (139.9miles) from Al Bayda.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

Not many beaches are close to Al Bayda. The next good one is Gytheio, which is more than 279.8km (173.8miles) away from Al Bayda. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Zacharo, which is 326.3km (202.6miles) away from Al Bayda.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Al Bayda?

The sea temperature around Al Bayda is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is typically not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, temperatures reach lows of roughly 16°C (61°F). During this time, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing near Al Bayda?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F) during December, January, and February. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Al Bayda: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Al Bayda...

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