Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Portmore, Jamaica

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

Portmore is a coastal city in Jamaica. It is a fairly medium-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 102861 people. The water temperature around Portmore has low variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 25.7°C (78.3°F) in February up to 28.6°C (83.5°F) in the month of October, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 27°C (81°F) and the best time for water activities is , since Portmore 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 Portmore?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters around Portmore is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are close to Portmore. The next good one is Long bay, which is almost 38.8km (24.1miles) away from Portmore. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Long bay and its water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try surfing Encuentro, which is 437.1km (271.5miles) away from Portmore. Another good surfspot is Encuentro, located roughly 437.1km (271.5miles) from Portmore.

Are there gorgeous beaches located close to Portmore?

Not many beaches are located close to Portmore. A beach, which is not too far away, is Port-Salut, which is almost 194.4km (120.8miles) away from Portmore. If you have some extra time, you can also visit La Trompeuse, which is roughly 227.3km (141.2miles) away from Portmore.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Portmore?

The average sea temperature around Portmore is extremely warm, around 27°C (81°F), with very little variations throughout the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to temperatures in December and January. Hence, a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Portmore. Nevertheless, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very windy conditions and for UVA/UVB protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Portmore can be remarkably strong.

How is the diving and fishing near Portmore?

Scuba diving and fishing conditions are very similar year round. The waters are nearly almost tropical, reaching temperatures between 24 and 29°C (74-83°F). The following fish love this water temperature and can often be found: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Portmore: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Portmore...

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