Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Morciano di Leuca, Italy

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Morciano di Leuca...

Morciano di Leuca is a coastal city in Italy. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 2304 people. The water temperature around Morciano di Leuca has extreme variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 14°C (57.2°F) in March up to 26.7°C (80.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (66°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Morciano di Leuca 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 Morciano di Leuca?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Morciano di Leuca is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located close to Morciano di Leuca. The closest decent spot is Kastro Point, which is almost 118.1km (73.4miles) away from Morciano di Leuca. Click here to check out more information on Kastro Point and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try surfing Amoudia Left, which is 123.4km (76.6miles) away from Morciano di Leuca. Another fun surfspot is Amoudia Left, located ca 123.4km (76.6miles) from Morciano di Leuca.

Are there nice beaches close to Morciano di Leuca?

Yes, there are a few other beautiful beaches close to Morciano di Leuca. The closest one is Morciano di Leuca, which is 0.2km (0.1miles) away from Morciano di Leuca. Another nice beach near Morciano di Leuca is Castrignano del Capo, which is ca 2.4km (1.5miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Morciano di Leuca?

The water temperature around Morciano di Leuca is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (80°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin wetsuit top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Morciano di Leuca. Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures cool down to nearly 14°C (57°F). During this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Morciano di Leuca?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F) during February, March, and April. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. The conditions change during summer when temperatures range from 22 to 27°C (71-80°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Morciano di Leuca: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Morciano di Leuca...

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