Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Luanda, Angola

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

Luanda is a coastal city in Angola. It is a rather large town close to the ocean with a population of 2776168 people. The water temperature around Luanda changes moderately year round. The temperature ranges from 19.2°C (66.5°F) in July up to 28.1°C (82.7°F) in the month of March, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 24°C (75°F) and the best time for water activities is early spring, since Luanda 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 Luanda?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Luanda is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are located close to Luanda. A good spot nearby is Ovahimba Point, which is almost 692.9km (430.4miles) away from Luanda. Click here for more information on Ovahimba Point and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Pebbles, which is approximately 956.8km (594.3miles) away from Luanda. Another good surfspot is Pebbles, located 956.8km (594.3miles) from Luanda.

Are there white sand beaches close to Luanda?

Not too many beaches are located in proximity to Luanda. The closest decent beach is Baía Azul, which is more than 261.7km (162.5miles) away from Luanda. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try Kribi Beach, which is 845.2km (524.9miles) away from Luanda.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Luanda?

The sea temperature around Luanda is extremely warm, reaching up to 28°C (83°F) in the months of February, March, and April. During this time, in the early fall, a wetsuit is usually not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during June, July, and August, temperatures cool down to approximately 19°C (67°F). During this time, 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 better to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing close to Luanda?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 19 to 24°C (67-76°F) during June, July, and August. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during February, March, and April when temperatures reach 23 to 28°C (74-83°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Luanda: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Luanda...

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