Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Nakhodka, Russia

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

Nakhodka is a coastal city in Russia. It is a fairly mid-size city close to the ocean with a population of 146920 people. The water temperature around Nakhodka has extreme variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from -1.4°C (29.5°F) in February up to 18.8°C (65.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (45°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Nakhodka 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 Nakhodka?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Nakhodka is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are close to Nakhodka. The next good one is Songdojin-ni, which is more than 379.4km (235.7miles) away from Nakhodka. Click here for directions and for more information on Songdojin-ni and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try Momoishi, which is 472.7km (293.6miles) away from Nakhodka. Another good surfspot is Momoishi, located roughly 472.7km (293.6miles) from Nakhodka.

Are there gorgeous beaches located close to Nakhodka?

Not many beaches are located close to Nakhodka. One that might be worth checking out is Lazurnaya Bay, which is more than 46.3km (28.8miles) away from Nakhodka. If you don't mind the drive, you can also visit Haeundae Beach, which is roughly 569km (353.4miles) away from Nakhodka.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Nakhodka?

The sea temperature around Nakhodka is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures cool down to approximately -1°C (29°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Nakhodka?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from -1 to 4°C (29-38°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish which can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Nakhodka: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Nakhodka...

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