Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Balila, Jordan

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

Balila is a coastal city in Jordan. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 5206 people. The water temperature around Balila changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 16.5°C (61.7°F) in February up to 28.6°C (83.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 22°C (72°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Balila 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 Balila?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Balila is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Balila?

There are not too many surf spots close to Balila. A spot that might be worth checking out is HA-ARUBOT, which is about 61.6km (38.9miles) away from Balila. Click here for directions and for more information on HA-ARUBOT and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Balila are Bet Yanay, which is ca 62.6km (38.9miles) away, and Neurim youth beach, located roughly 62.9km (39.1miles) from Balila.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Balila. One beach, which is not too far away, is Dekel Beach, which is only 37.1km (23.1miles) away from Balila. Another gorgeous beach near Balila is Dor Beach, 61km (37.9miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Balila?

The water temperature around Balila 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 required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to roughly 17°C (62°F). During these months, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Balila?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F) during winter. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures reach 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish that can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Balila: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Balila...

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