Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Guaratuba, Brazil

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

Guaratuba is a coastal city in Brazil. It is a quite dense city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 18906 people. The water temperature around Guaratuba varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 18.1°C (64.6°F) in August up to 27.2°C (80.9°F) in the month of February, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 23°C (73°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Guaratuba is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Guaratuba?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters near Guaratuba is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Guaratuba. The closest decent spot is Pico de Matinhos, which is 5.3km (15.2miles) away from Guaratuba. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Pico de Matinhos and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Guaratuba are Praia da Saudade, which is roughly 24.5km (15.2miles) away, and Ilha do Mel, located approximately 28.9km (18miles) from Guaratuba.

Are there beaches located close to Guaratuba?

Not many beaches are located near to Guaratuba. The next good one is Ilha Comprida, which is almost 102.2km (63.5miles) away from Guaratuba. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Florianópolis, ca 118.4km (73.5miles) away from Guaratuba.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Guaratuba?

The sea temperature around Guaratuba is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (81°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late summer, temperatures come down to nearly 18°C (65°F). During these months, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing near Guaratuba?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 18 to 23°C (65-74°F) during July, August, and September. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during winter when sea temperatures range from 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Guaratuba: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Guaratuba...

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