Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Porcher, Canada

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

Porcher is an island in Canada. It is part of the British Columbia island group. The water temperature around Porcher has slight variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 6.9°C (44.4°F) in February up to 14.3°C (57.7°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Porcher 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 Porcher?

The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters near Porcher is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are close to Porcher. A good spot nearby is Raft Cove, which is more than 254.8km (158.2miles) away from Porcher. Click here for directions and for more information on Raft Cove and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try surfing Nootka Island, which is roughly 340.9km (211.8miles) away from Porcher. Another fun surfspot is Nootka Island, located approximately 340.9km (211.8miles) from Porcher.

Are there gorgeous beaches in proximity to Porcher?

Not many beaches are located in proximity to Porcher. One that might be worth checking out is Long Beach, which is more than 402.2km (249.8miles) away from Porcher. If you have some extra time, you can also try Qualicum Beach, which is approximately 421.6km (261.9miles) away from Porcher.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Porcher?

The sea temperature around Porcher is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (58°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures cool down to approximately 7°C (44°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Porcher?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures go up to 9 to 14°C (49-58°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Porcher: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Porcher...

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