Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Bijela, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Bijela is a coastal city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 3484 people. The water temperature around Bijela changes dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 14°C (57.2°F) in March up to 24.9°C (76.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (65°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Bijela 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 Bijela?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters close to Bijela is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are in close proximity to Bijela. A spot that might be worth checking out is Capo Vieste, which is almost 150km (93.2miles) away from Bijela. Click here for directions and for more information on Capo Vieste and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Fano-Sassonia, which is roughly 245.9km (152.7miles) away from Bijela. Another fun surfspot is Fano-Sassonia, located roughly 245.9km (152.7miles) from Bijela.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Bijela. A beach that might be worth checking out is Brela, which is only 53.9km (33.5miles) away from Bijela. Another fun beach near Bijela is Zlatni Rat, roughly 70.7km (43.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Bijela?

The water temperature around Bijela is warm, reaching up to 25°C (77°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or thin top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, water temperatures come down to approximately 14°C (57°F). In this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Bijela?

Due to relatively 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 14 to 19°C (57-66°F) during spring. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 20 to 25°C (68-77°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Bijela: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Bijela...

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