Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Pigi, Greece

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

Pigi is a coastal city in Greece. It is a comparatively little coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1158 people. The water temperature around Pigi has a large variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 11.6°C (53°F) in March up to 25.5°C (77.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (64°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Pigi 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 Pigi?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters close to Pigi is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Pigi. A spot that might be worth checking out is Kastrosikia spot, which is roughly 63.6km (40.2miles) away from Pigi. Click here for directions and for more information on Kastrosikia spot and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Pigi are Shark reef, which is ca 64.7km (40.2miles) away, and Ligia reef, located ca 65.2km (40.5miles) from Pigi.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Pigi. The next good one is Valtos Beach, which is only 71.8km (44.6miles) away from Pigi. Another gorgeous beach near Pigi is Saranda, ca 93.1km (57.9miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Pigi?

The water temperature around Pigi 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 1mm wetsuit top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Pigi. However, during February, March, and April, water temperatures drop down to approximately 12°C (53°F). During this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Pigi?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (53-62°F) during February, March, and April. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 21 to 26°C (69-78°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Pigi: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Pigi...

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