Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Carmel Beach, Israel

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Carmel Beach...

Carmel Beach is a beach in Israel. The water temperature around Carmel Beach changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 17.1°C (62.8°F) in March up to 28.4°C (83.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 23°C (73°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Carmel Beach 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 Carmel Beach?

The current water temperature in the month of May at Carmel Beach is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Carmel Beach. The closest one is TE PEAK, which is just 0.1km (0.3miles) away from Carmel Beach. Click here to check out more information on TE PEAK and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Carmel Beach are The Reef, which is ca 0.4km (0.3miles) away, and BackDoor Haifa, located 2.5km (1.5miles) from Carmel Beach.

Are there any other beaches close by?

Yes, there are several beautiful beaches near to Carmel Beach. The nearest one is Dado South Beach, which is only 0.8km (0.5miles) away from Carmel Beach. Another beach near Carmel Beach is HaBonim Beach, which is roughly 10.9km (6.8miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Carmel Beach?

The water temperature at Carmel Beach is extremely warm, reaching up to 28°C (83°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is typically not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Carmel Beach. Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures reach lows of approximately 17°C (63°F). During these months, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Carmel Beach?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F) during spring. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. The conditions typically change during July, August, and September when water temperatures reach 23 to 28°C (74-83°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Carmel Beach: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Carmel Beach...

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