Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Al Kiswah, Syria

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

Al Kiswah is a coastal city in Syria. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 23526 people. The water temperature around Al Kiswah varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 16.9°C (62.4°F) in February up to 28.9°C (84°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 23°C (73°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Al Kiswah 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 Kiswah?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters around Al Kiswah is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Al Kiswah. The closest decent spot is Mostafa Spot, which is roughly 52km (36.9miles) away from Al Kiswah. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Mostafa Spot and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Al Kiswah are Nahr brahim, which is 59.5km (36.9miles) away, and Tam tam, located ca 62.4km (38.8miles) from Al Kiswah.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

There are not many beaches close to Al Kiswah. The next good one is Dekel Beach, which is only 56.3km (35miles) away from Al Kiswah. Another good beach near Al Kiswah is Tabarja Beach, which is 58.2km (36.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Al Kiswah?

The sea temperature around Al Kiswah 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 around Al Kiswah. However, during late winter, temperatures cool down to 17°C (62°F). During this season, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing near Al Kiswah?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F) during winter. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures range from 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Al Kiswah: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Al Kiswah...

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