Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near El Coco, Panama
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about El Coco...
El Coco is a coastal city in Panama.
It is a comparatively little coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 12124 people.
The water temperature around El Coco has slight variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 21.9°C (71.4°F) in March up to 29.1°C (84.3°F) in the month of November, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 27°C (81°F) and the best time for water activities is late fall, since El Coco 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 El Coco?
The current water temperature in the month of February in the waters close to El Coco is approximately:
29°C (84°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to El Coco. A spot that might be worth checking out is Malibu, which is 21.7km (14miles) away from El Coco.
Click here to check out more information on Malibu and its water temperature. Other surfspots near El Coco are
Serena, which is roughly 22.6km (14miles) away, and
Tetas, located 26.1km (16.2miles) from El Coco.
Are there nice beaches near by?
No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to El Coco. A beach that might be worth checking out is
Taboga, which is only 18.5km (11.5miles) away from El Coco. Another nice beach near El Coco is
Isla Grande, roughly 55.4km (34.4miles) away.
What wetsuit thickness is recommended for El Coco?
The water temperature around El Coco is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of October, November, and December. During this time, in the late fall, a wetsuit is normaly not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around El Coco. Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 22°C (71°F). In this season, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.
How is the scuba diving and fishing near El Coco?
Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 22 to 27°C (71-80°F) during spring. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during October, November, and December when temperatures reach 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
Directions to El Coco: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
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