Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Porto-Vecchio, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Porto-Vecchio...

Porto-Vecchio is a beach in France. The water temperature around Porto-Vecchio changes dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 13.4°C (56.1°F) in January up to 24.7°C (76.5°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (64°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Porto-Vecchio 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 at Porto-Vecchio?

The current water temperature in the month of April at Porto-Vecchio is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Porto-Vecchio. A spot that might be worth checking out is Punta di Testa, which is just 9km (15.5miles) away from Porto-Vecchio. Click here to check out more information on Punta di Testa and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Porto-Vecchio are Bassa Trinita, which is approximately 24.9km (15.5miles) away, and Rena Majore, located roughly 29.5km (18.3miles) from Porto-Vecchio.

Are there any other beaches near by?

There are several beaches close to Porto-Vecchio. The nearest one is Palombaggia, which is just 3.4km (2.1miles) away from Porto-Vecchio. Another gorgeous beach near Porto-Vecchio is Santa Giulia, which is ca 4.9km (3.1miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Porto-Vecchio?

The sea temperature at Porto-Vecchio is warm, reaching up to 25°C (77°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 1mm wetsuit 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 wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Porto-Vecchio. Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, water temperatures come down to roughly 13°C (56°F). During these months, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing near Porto-Vecchio?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F) during December, January, and February. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions change during June, July, and August when water temperatures range from 20 to 25°C (68-77°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Porto-Vecchio: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Porto-Vecchio...

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