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

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

Gaotan is a coastal city in China. The water temperature around Gaotan changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 19.1°C (66.4°F) in December up to 28.9°C (84.1°F) in the month of June, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 24°C (75°F) and the best time for water activities is early summer, since Gaotan 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 Gaotan?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Gaotan is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are located in proximity to Gaotan. A good spot nearby is Houbihu, which is more than 359.2km (223.1miles) away from Gaotan. Click here for more information on Houbihu and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try surfing Chunan, which is 363.7km (225.9miles) away from Gaotan. Another surfspot is Chunan, located roughly 363.7km (225.9miles) from Gaotan.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

Not too many beaches are in close proximity to Gaotan. A beach, which is not too far away, is Rocky Bay Beach, which is more than 93.7km (58.2miles) away from Gaotan. If you have some extra time, you can also visit South Bay, roughly 312.3km (194miles) away from Gaotan.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Gaotan?

The sea temperature around Gaotan is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of May, June, and Jul. During this time, in the early summer, a wetsuit is typically not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early winter, temperatures reach lows of roughly 19°C (66°F). During these months, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing close to Gaotan?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 19 to 24°C (66-75°F) during winter. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures go up to 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Gaotan: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Gaotan...

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