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

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

Arhavi is a coastal city in Turkey. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 16217 people. The water temperature around Arhavi has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 8.2°C (46.8°F) in February up to 25.2°C (77.4°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (61°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Arhavi 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 Arhavi?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters around Arhavi is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are close to Arhavi. The closest decent spot is Stone Tombs, which is more than 520.5km (323.3miles) away from Arhavi. Click here for more information on Stone Tombs and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try surfing Sandy Beach-Chekka, which is roughly 581.8km (361.4miles) away from Arhavi. Another good surfspot is Sandy Beach-Chekka, located roughly 581.8km (361.4miles) from Arhavi.

Are there white sand beaches located close to Arhavi?

There are not many beaches near to Arhavi. The closest decent beach is Chaqvi, which is just 34.4km (21.4miles) away from Arhavi. Another gorgeous beach near Arhavi is Kobuleti beach, roughly 41.7km (25.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Arhavi?

The sea temperature around Arhavi is very warm, reaching up to 25°C (77°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures cool down to roughly 8°C (47°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Arhavi?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (47-56°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures go up to 20 to 25°C (68-77°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Arhavi: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Arhavi...

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