Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Jifna, Palestinian Territory

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

Jifna is a coastal city in the Palestinian Territory. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 1693 people. The water temperature around Jifna changes significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 17.2°C (63°F) in February up to 29.1°C (84.3°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 23°C (73°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Jifna 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 Jifna?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Jifna is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Jifna. The next good one is Hilton, which is about 27.5km (17.1miles) away from Jifna. Click here for directions and for more information on Hilton and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Jifna are Maravi, which is 27.6km (17.1miles) away, and Tel-Baruch, located 27.6km (17.1miles) from Jifna.

Are there beaches close to Jifna?

There are not too many beaches near to Jifna. One beach, which is not too far away, is Bograshov Beach, which is just 27.4km (17miles) away from Jifna. Another beautiful beach near Jifna is Frishman Beach, 27.4km (17miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Jifna?

The sea temperature around Jifna is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is usually not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of 17°C (63°F). In this season, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, 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 carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing close to Jifna?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F) during winter. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Jifna: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Jifna...

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