Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Porlamar, Venezuela

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

Porlamar is a coastal city in Venezuela. It is a rather medium-sized town close to the water with a population of 87120 people. The water temperature around Porlamar changes slightly during the year. The temperature ranges from 23.7°C (74.7°F) in March up to 28.8°C (83.9°F) in the month of October, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 26°C (79°F) and the best time for water activities is , since Porlamar 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 Porlamar?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Porlamar is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Porlamar?

Not many surf spots are located in proximity to Porlamar. A good spot nearby is Mount Irvine Bay, which is 207.5km (128.9miles) away from Porlamar. Click here to check out more information on Mount Irvine Bay and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Paradise, which is approximately 320.7km (199.2miles) away from Porlamar. Another fun surfspot is Paradise, located ca 320.7km (199.2miles) from Porlamar.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

Not too many beaches are in close proximity to Porlamar. The next good beach is Cedros, which is more than 150.6km (93.6miles) away from Porlamar. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Chaguaramas, which is ca 151.6km (94.2miles) away from Porlamar.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Porlamar?

The sea temperature around Porlamar is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of . During this time, in the , a wetsuit is typically not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during February, March, and April, temperatures reach lows of nearly 24°C (75°F). In this season, a thin top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine without a rashguard or 1mm wetsuit top . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a thin wetsuit or jumpsuit.

How is the diving and fishing close to Porlamar?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 24 to 29°C (75-84°F) during February, March, and April. Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during when temperatures range from 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Porlamar: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Porlamar...

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