Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Carral, Spain

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

Carral is a coastal city in Spain. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 5525 people. The water temperature around Carral changes moderately during the year. The temperature ranges from 11.1°C (52°F) in January up to 17.2°C (63°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (58°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Carral 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 Carral?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Carral is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Carral. The nearest one is Bastiagueiro, which is just 7.9km (6.4miles) away from Carral. Click here for more information on Bastiagueiro and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Carral are Playa del Orzan, which is ca 10.3km (6.4miles) away, and Sabon, located approximately 10.4km (6.4miles) from Carral.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches in proximity to Carral. The next good one is Area Longa, which is 33.1km (20.5miles) away from Carral. Another beach near Carral is Nadela, 46.4km (28.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Carral?

The sea temperature around Carral is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during December, January, and February, temperatures drop down to 11°C (52°F). During this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing close to Carral?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Carral: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Carral...

Do you know what the the city Galtelli in Italy, the city Bescano in Spain, and the city Kungsaengen in Sweden have in common with Carral? Click on the links to find out...