Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Anamur, Turkey

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Anamur...

Anamur is a coastal city in Turkey. It is a comparatively mid-size city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 57128 people. The water temperature around Anamur varies dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 16.5°C (61.8°F) in March up to 27.2°C (81°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 21°C (70°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Anamur 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 Anamur?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters near Anamur is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Anamur. The next good one is Anamur, which is 5.7km (48.1miles) away from Anamur. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Anamur and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Anamur are Castles, which is roughly 77.4km (48.1miles) away, and Stone Tombs, located approximately 78.9km (49miles) from Anamur.

Are there beautiful beaches located close to Anamur?

No, there are not many beaches near to Anamur. A beach that might be worth checking out is Kleopatra Beach, which is just 58.2km (36.2miles) away from Anamur. Another fun beach near Anamur is Coral Bay, which is 87.9km (54.6miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Anamur?

The water temperature around Anamur is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (81°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a rashguard or thin top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, sea temperatures come down to nearly 17°C (62°F). In this season, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Anamur?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F) during spring. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during fall when sea temperatures range from 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Anamur: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Anamur...

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