Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Porto Seamount

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Porto Seamount...

Porto Seamount is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Porto Seamount changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 13.6°C (56.4°F) in March up to 19.5°C (67°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (61°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Porto Seamount 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 Porto Seamount?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Porto Seamount is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Porto Seamount. The next good one is Praia da Barra, which is about 64.9km (40.3miles) away from Porto Seamount. Click here for directions and for more information on Praia da Barra and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Porto Seamount are Praia da Vagueira, which is approximately 64.9km (40.3miles) away, and Praia da Tocha, located roughly 65.2km (40.5miles) from Porto Seamount.

Are there beaches in proximity to Porto Seamount?

There are not many beaches near to Porto Seamount. One beach, which is not too far away, is Praia do Canal, which is just 65.1km (40.4miles) away from Porto Seamount. Another gorgeous beach near Porto Seamount is Praia da Tocha, approximately 65.3km (40.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Porto Seamount?

The sea temperature at Porto Seamount is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (67°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during February, March, and April, water temperatures drop down to roughly 14°C (56°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 ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing near Porto Seamount?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 14 to 19°C (56-65°F) during February, March, and April. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Porto Seamount: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Porto Seamount...

Do you know what the the city Maricopa in the United States, the city Barnoldswick in the United Kingdom, and the city Kuala Kangsar in the Malaysia have in common with Porto Seamount? Click on the links to find out...