Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Buca, Turkey
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Buca...
Buca is a coastal city in Turkey.
The water temperature around Buca changes significantly during the year.
The temperature ranges from 15.7°C (60.2°F) in December up to 26.2°C (79.2°F) in the month of September, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 20°C (67°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Buca 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 Buca?
The current water temperature in the month of April near Buca is approximately:
16°C (62°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Buca. A good spot nearby is Alacati, which is roughly 47.7km (49.2miles) away from Buca.
Click here for directions and for more information on Alacati and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Buca are
Ikaria-Armenistis, which is 79.2km (49.2miles) away, and
Tinos-Leivada, located 118.8km (73.8miles) from Buca.
Are there beaches close by?
No, there are not too many beaches close to Buca. The next good one is
Urla, which is just 22.3km (13.8miles) away from Buca. Another beach near Buca is
Foça, approximately 29km (18miles) away.
What wetsuit do I need for Buca?
The water temperature around Buca is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (79°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a rashguard or light wetsuit top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during November, December, and January, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 16°C (60°F). In this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots and a hoodie.
How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Buca?
Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 16 to 21°C (60-69°F) during November, December, and January. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during fall when water temperatures reach 21 to 26°C (70-79°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.
Directions to Buca: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
