Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Castles, Turkey

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

Castles is a surf spot in Turkey. The water temperature around Castles varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 16.5°C (61.8°F) in March up to 28.8°C (83.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 22°C (71°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Castles 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 Castles?

The current water temperature in the month of January at Castles is ca:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

Yes, there are other surf spots in proximity to Castles. The nearest one is Stone Tombs, which is 1.6km (1miles) away from Castles. Click here for more information on Stone Tombs and its current water temperature. Another surfspot near Castles is Anamur, which is roughly 72.1km (44.8miles) away.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

Not many beaches are near to Castles. A beach that might be worth checking out is Fig Tree Bay, which is almost 99.9km (62miles) away from Castles. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Nissi beach, which is ca 102.1km (63.4miles) away from Castles.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Castles?

The sea temperature at Castles is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is normaly not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during early spring, sea temperatures come down to approximately 17°C (62°F). In this season, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing near Castles?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F) during spring. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Castles: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Castles...

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