Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ölüdeniz, Turkey

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

Ölüdeniz is a beach in Turkey. The water temperature around Ölüdeniz varies dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 16.2°C (61.2°F) in January up to 27.8°C (82.1°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 21°C (70°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ölüdeniz 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 at Ölüdeniz?

The current water temperature in the month of January at Ölüdeniz is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are in close proximity to Ölüdeniz. A spot that might be worth checking out is Acropolis, which is more than 65.5km (40.7miles) away from Ölüdeniz. Click here to check out more information on Acropolis and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Alacati, which is ca 191.8km (119.2miles) away from Ölüdeniz. Another good surfspot is Alacati, located 191.8km (119.2miles) from Ölüdeniz.

Are there any other gorgeous beaches near by?

There are other beaches in close proximity to Ölüdeniz. The closest one is Kelebekler Vadisi, which is only 3.6km (2.3miles) away from Ölüdeniz. Another good beach near Ölüdeniz is Patara Beach, which is approximately 21.2km (13.1miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Ölüdeniz?

The sea temperature at Ölüdeniz is very warm, reaching up to 28°C (82°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or 1mm top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most people will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Ölüdeniz. However, during December, January, and February, temperatures drop down to 16°C (61°F). In this season, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing near Ölüdeniz?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F) during December, January, and February. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 23 to 28°C (73-82°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Ölüdeniz: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Ölüdeniz...

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