Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ovoa, Portugal

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

Ovoa is an island in Portugal. It is one of the islands of the Beira Litoral Islands island group. The water temperature around Ovoa varies slightly during the year. The temperature ranges from 12.8°C (55.1°F) in January up to 18.4°C (65°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (60°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Ovoa 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 Ovoa?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters around Ovoa is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Ovoa. The closest decent spot is Praia da Vagueira, which is just 35.8km (23.4miles) away from Ovoa. Click here to check out more information on Praia da Vagueira and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Ovoa are Praia da Tocha, which is ca 37.7km (23.4miles) away, and Praia da Barra, located ca 37.8km (23.5miles) from Ovoa.

Are there white sand beaches in proximity to Ovoa?

There are not many beaches near to Ovoa. The closest decent beach is Coimbra, which is only 19.2km (11.9miles) away from Ovoa. Another fun beach near Ovoa is Cantanhede, which is 24.4km (15.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Ovoa?

The sea temperature around Ovoa is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Ovoa. However, during winter, water temperatures cool down to nearly 13°C (55°F). During this time, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing near Ovoa?

Due to significant sea temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 13 to 18°C (55-64°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during June, July, and August when water temperatures go up to 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Ovoa: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Ovoa...

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