Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Porqueres, Spain

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

Porqueres is a coastal city in Spain. The water temperature around Porqueres varies slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 12°C (53.5°F) in March up to 21.5°C (70.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (62°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Porqueres 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 Porqueres?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Porqueres is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Porqueres?

There are not too many surf spots close to Porqueres. The closest decent spot is Collioure bay, which is roughly 33.3km (26.7miles) away from Porqueres. Click here to check out more information on Collioure bay and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Porqueres are Canet plage, which is ca 43.1km (26.7miles) away, and Masnou, located roughly 50km (31.1miles) from Porqueres.

Are there beaches close to Porqueres?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Porqueres. The next good one is Pals Beach, which is 24.7km (15.4miles) away from Porqueres. Another fun beach near Porqueres is Lloret Beach, which is 30.2km (18.8miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Porqueres?

The water temperature around Porqueres is relatively cold, reaching up to 22°C (71°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late 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 Porqueres. Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures drop down to roughly 12°C (54°F). In this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some people might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Porqueres?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F) during spring. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when sea temperatures reach 17 to 22°C (62-71°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Porqueres: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Porqueres...

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