Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Capitanejo, Puerto Rico

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

Capitanejo is a coastal city in Puerto Rico. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 3209 people. The water temperature around Capitanejo is nearly steady during the year. The temperature ranges from 25.8°C (78.4°F) in January up to 29.4°C (84.8°F) in the month of September, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28°C (82°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Capitanejo 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 Capitanejo?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Capitanejo is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Capitanejo. A spot that might be worth checking out is Middles, which is about 17.9km (14.9miles) away from Capitanejo. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Middles and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Capitanejo are Ballenas, which is 24km (14.9miles) away, and Los Tubos, located approximately 33.1km (20.6miles) from Capitanejo.

Are there nice beaches near by?

Yes, there are several other beaches in proximity to Capitanejo. The closest one is Ballenas, which is only 6.8km (4.2miles) away from Capitanejo. Another fun beach near Capitanejo is Caja de Muertos Beache, which is roughly 6.9km (4.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Capitanejo?

The average water temperature around Capitanejo is extremely warm, around 28°C (82°F), with only little changes throughout the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to sea temperatures in December and January. Hence, a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Capitanejo. Nevertheless, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very windy conditions and for UV protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Capitanejo can be remarkably strong.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Capitanejo?

Diving and fishing conditions stay very constant throughout the year. The waters are mostly tropical, reaching temperatures between 24 and 29°C (76-85°F). The following fish like to swim in waters of this temperature range: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Capitanejo: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Capitanejo...

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