Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Gerakarou, Greece

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

Gerakarou is a coastal city in Greece. It is a fairly dense town close to the ocean with a population of 1293 people. The water temperature around Gerakarou changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 10.3°C (50.6°F) in February up to 26°C (78.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (65°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Gerakarou 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 Gerakarou?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters around Gerakarou is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Gerakarou. A spot that might be worth checking out is Chorefto, which is just 81.2km (50.4miles) away from Gerakarou. Click here to check out more information on Chorefto and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Gerakarou are Golden Beach, Thassos, which is roughly 81.2km (50.4miles) away, and Kastrosikia spot, located approximately 174km (108.1miles) from Gerakarou.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

Not many beaches are in proximity to Gerakarou. A beach, which is not too far away, is Valtos Beach, which is 177.3km (110.1miles) away from Gerakarou. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Saranda, which is roughly 177.8km (110.4miles) away from Gerakarou.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Gerakarou?

The sea temperature around Gerakarou is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (79°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or 1mm top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to roughly 10°C (51°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Gerakarou?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 10 to 15°C (51-60°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures reach 21 to 26°C (70-79°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Gerakarou: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Gerakarou...

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