Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Basseterre...
Basseterre is a coastal city in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
It is a quite dense city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 12920 people.
The water temperature around Basseterre has low variability year round.
The temperature ranges from 25.6°C (78.1°F) in March up to 28.5°C (83.4°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 27°C (81°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Basseterre 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 Basseterre?
The current water temperature in the month of November in the waters near Basseterre is about:
28°C (82°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Basseterre. A good spot nearby is Dolphins, which is just 67km (56.5miles) away from Basseterre.
Click here to check out more information on Dolphins and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Basseterre are
La Perle, which is ca 91km (56.5miles) away, and
Anse Bertrand, located ca 98.5km (61.2miles) from Basseterre.
Are there beaches close by?
There are more beautiful beaches close to Basseterre. The nearest one is
Frigate Bay, which is just 2.6km (1.6miles) away from Basseterre. Another beautiful beach near Basseterre is
Pinneys Beach, which is ca 11.4km (7.1miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit is needed for Basseterre?
The average sea temperature around Basseterre is extremely warm, around 27°C (81°F), with no significant variations during the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to temperatures in December and January. That is why a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Basseterre. However, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for abnormal windy conditions and for UVA/UVB protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Basseterre can be remarkably intense.
How is the diving and fishing near Basseterre?
Scuba diving and fishing conditions change very little throughout the year. The waters around Basseterre are nearly almost tropical, reaching temperatures between 24 and 29°C (74-83°F). The following fish love this water temperature : Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
Directions to Basseterre: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
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