Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Jimena de la Frontera, Spain

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Jimena de la Frontera...

Jimena de la Frontera is a coastal city in Spain. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 10431 people. The water temperature around Jimena de la Frontera has moderate variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 14.9°C (58.8°F) in February up to 20.2°C (68.4°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (63°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Jimena de la Frontera 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 Jimena de la Frontera?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Jimena de la Frontera is about:

Are there surf spots near Jimena de la Frontera?

There are not too many surf spots close to Jimena de la Frontera. A spot that might be worth checking out is Tarifa, which is just 30.4km (20.1miles) away from Jimena de la Frontera. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Tarifa and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Jimena de la Frontera are Barbate, which is approximately 32.4km (20.1miles) away, and Faro de Trafalgar, located ca 36.8km (22.9miles) from Jimena de la Frontera.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are some beaches close to Jimena de la Frontera. The closest one is El Castillo beach, which is only 13.6km (8.4miles) away from Jimena de la Frontera. Another good beach near Jimena de la Frontera is Torreguadiaro beach, which is approximately 14.1km (8.7miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Jimena de la Frontera?

The water temperature around Jimena de la Frontera is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (68°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Jimena de la Frontera. However, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of nearly 15°C (59°F). During these months, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Jimena de la Frontera?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 15 to 20°C (59-68°F) during January, February, and March. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when water temperatures range from 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Jimena de la Frontera: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Jimena de la Frontera...

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