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

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

Polichni is a coastal city in Greece. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 39765 people. The water temperature around Polichni changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 11.6°C (53°F) in March up to 26°C (78.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (65°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Polichni 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 Polichni?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Polichni is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Polichni. A spot that might be worth checking out is Chorefto, which is about 84.3km (59miles) away from Polichni. Click here for more information on Chorefto and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Polichni are Golden Beach, Thassos, which is 94.9km (59miles) away, and Kastrosikia spot, located roughly 164.7km (102.3miles) from Polichni.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are in close proximity to Polichni. The next good beach is Saranda, which is 165.2km (102.6miles) away from Polichni. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Valtos Beach, which is approximately 166.8km (103.6miles) away from Polichni.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Polichni?

The water temperature around Polichni is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (79°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 sensitive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during early spring, temperatures cool down to approximately 12°C (53°F). During this time, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Polichni?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing 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 are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during summer when temperatures go up to 21 to 26°C (70-79°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Polichni: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Polichni...

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