Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Macastre, Spain

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

Macastre is a coastal city in Spain. It is a quite little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1137 people. The water temperature around Macastre varies dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 13.3°C (56°F) in March up to 25.7°C (78.2°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (66°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Macastre 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 Macastre?

The current water temperature in the month of February in the waters near Macastre is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Macastre. A good spot nearby is Malva-rosa, which is roughly 25.3km (16.3miles) away from Macastre. Click here for more information on Malva-rosa and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Macastre are Port saplaya, which is roughly 26.2km (16.3miles) away, and Jucar, located approximately 33.3km (20.7miles) from Macastre.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

No, not many beaches are close to Macastre. A beach, which is not too far away, is La Ñora, which is 98.9km (61.4miles) away from Macastre. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Chica beach, which is roughly 112.7km (70miles) away from Macastre.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Macastre?

The water temperature around Macastre is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (78°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or light wetsuit top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures cool down to roughly 13°C (56°F). During these months, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Macastre?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F) during spring. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 21 to 26°C (69-78°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Macastre: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Macastre...

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