Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near As Samu, Palestinian Territory

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

As Samu is a coastal city in the Palestinian Territory. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 19355 people. The water temperature around As Samu changes significantly during the year. The temperature ranges from 17.2°C (63°F) in February up to 29.1°C (84.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 23°C (73°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since As Samu 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 Samu?

The current water temperature in the month of December near As Samu is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to As Samu?

There are not too many surf spots close to As Samu. A spot, which is not too far away, is Ziqim Beach, which is roughly 36.3km (23miles) away from As Samu. Click here for directions and for more information on Ziqim Beach and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near As Samu are Igolim ashdod, which is ca 37.1km (23miles) away, and DromiAshdod, located 37.6km (23.3miles) from As Samu.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to As Samu. The next good one is Bar Beach, which is just 35.8km (22.2miles) away from As Samu. Another beach near As Samu is Givat Aliyah Beach, ca 48.2km (29.9miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for As Samu?

The water temperature around As Samu 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 normaly not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of 17°C (63°F). In this season, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to As Samu?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F) during January, February, and March. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. The conditions change during summer when sea temperatures reach 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 As Samu: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about As Samu...

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