Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near As Salamiyah, Syria

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about As Salamiyah...

As Salamiyah is a coastal city in Syria. It is a rather medium-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 94887 people. The water temperature around As Salamiyah has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 17.9°C (64.2°F) in January up to 28.3°C (82.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 24°C (76°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since As Salamiyah 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 As Salamiyah?

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

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to As Salamiyah. The closest decent spot is Sandy Beach-Chekka, which is just 90.4km (59.4miles) away from As Salamiyah. Click here for more information on Sandy Beach-Chekka and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near As Salamiyah are Batroun, which is approximately 95.7km (59.4miles) away, and Tam tam, located 101.5km (63miles) from As Salamiyah.

Are there sandy beaches in proximity to As Salamiyah?

Not many beaches are located in proximity to As Salamiyah. A beach, which is not too far away, is El Mina, which is more than 87.1km (54.1miles) away from As Salamiyah. If you have some extra time, you can also try Byblos Beach, which is approximately 101km (62.7miles) away from As Salamiyah.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for As Salamiyah?

The sea temperature around As Salamiyah is extremely warm, reaching up to 28°C (83°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is usually not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during winter, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 18°C (64°F). During this time, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine 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 diving and fishing near As Salamiyah?

Due to significant sea temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 18 to 23°C (64-73°F) during winter. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 23 to 28°C (74-83°F). Fish which can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to As Salamiyah: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about As Salamiyah...

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