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

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

Antakya is a coastal city in Turkey. It is a quite mid-size city close to the water with a population of 210000 people. The water temperature around Antakya has extreme variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 17°C (62.6°F) in February up to 29°C (84.2°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 23°C (73°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Antakya 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 Antakya?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Antakya is about:

Are there surf spots near Antakya?

Not too many surf spots are located close to Antakya. A spot, which is not too far away, is Stone Tombs, which is 111.9km (69.5miles) away from Antakya. Click here to check out more information on Stone Tombs and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try surfing Sandy Beach-Chekka, which is approximately 133.4km (82.9miles) away from Antakya. Another good surfspot is Sandy Beach-Chekka, located ca 133.4km (82.9miles) from Antakya.

Are there beaches close to Antakya?

No, not too many beaches are located in close proximity to Antakya. The next good beach is El Mina, which is almost 130.8km (81.3miles) away from Antakya. If you have some extra time, you can also try Fig Tree Bay, which is ca 144.7km (89.9miles) away from Antakya.

What wetsuit is recommended for Antakya?

The water temperature around Antakya 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 usually not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during January, February, and March, water temperatures come down to 17°C (63°F). During this time, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Antakya?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F) during January, February, and March. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 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 Antakya: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Antakya...

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