Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Beach of Porto Martins, Azores

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Beach of Porto Martins...

Beach of Porto Martins is a beach in Azores. The water temperature around Beach of Porto Martins varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 14.6°C (58.4°F) in February up to 23.5°C (74.3°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (65°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Beach of Porto Martins 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 at Beach of Porto Martins?

The current water temperature in the month of May at Beach of Porto Martins is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Beach of Porto Martins. The nearest one is Porto Martins, which is 0.4km (1.2miles) away from Beach of Porto Martins. Click here to check out more information on Porto Martins and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Beach of Porto Martins are Santa Catarina, which is ca 1.9km (1.2miles) away, and Praia da Vitoria, located 2.6km (1.6miles) from Beach of Porto Martins.

Are there any other beautiful beaches close by?

Yes, there are a few gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Beach of Porto Martins. The nearest one is Praia da Baixa da Ribeirinha, which is just 6.7km (4.2miles) away from Beach of Porto Martins. Another gorgeous beach near Beach of Porto Martins is Swimming Area of Santa Cruz, which is 6.8km (4.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Beach of Porto Martins?

The water temperature at Beach of Porto Martins is warm, reaching up to 24°C (74°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a light top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine without a rashguard or 1mm top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Beach of Porto Martins. Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures come down to nearly 15°C (58°F). In this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Beach of Porto Martins?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 15 to 20°C (58-67°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures range from 19 to 24°C (65-74°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Beach of Porto Martins: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Beach of Porto Martins...

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