Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Datian, China

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

Datian is a coastal city in China. The water temperature around Datian changes significantly during the year. The temperature ranges from 18°C (64.4°F) in January up to 29.9°C (85.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 25°C (76°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Datian 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 Datian?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters near Datian is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are in proximity to Datian. A spot that might be worth checking out is Jin San, which is more than 254.9km (158.3miles) away from Datian. Click here for more information on Jin San and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try Dashi-Honeymoon Bay, which is 278.1km (172.7miles) away from Datian. Another fun surfspot is Dashi-Honeymoon Bay, located roughly 278.1km (172.7miles) from Datian.

Are there beaches close by?

Not many beaches are near to Datian. The next good one is Fulong Beach, which is 272.6km (169.3miles) away from Datian. If you don't mind the drive, you can also visit South Bay, roughly 416.5km (258.7miles) away from Datian.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Datian?

The sea temperature around Datian is extremely warm, reaching up to 30°C (86°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is typically not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, temperatures come down to roughly 18°C (64°F). In this season, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, 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 advisable to bring a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing near Datian?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 18 to 23°C (64-73°F) during December, January, and February. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 25 to 30°C (77-86°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Datian: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Datian...

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