Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Pyrgetos, Greece

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

Pyrgetos is a coastal city in Greece. It is a comparatively little city close to the ocean with a population of 1681 people. The water temperature around Pyrgetos varies dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 11.6°C (53°F) in March up to 25.5°C (77.9°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (64°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Pyrgetos 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 Pyrgetos?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters near Pyrgetos is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are close to Pyrgetos. A spot that might be worth checking out is Chorefto, which is more than 42.7km (26.5miles) away from Pyrgetos. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Chorefto and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try surfing Shark reef, which is approximately 120.2km (74.7miles) away from Pyrgetos. Another good surfspot is Shark reef, located approximately 120.2km (74.7miles) from Pyrgetos.

Are there beautiful beaches located close to Pyrgetos?

No, not many beaches are located near to Pyrgetos. A good beach nearby is Valtos Beach, which is almost 125.7km (78.1miles) away from Pyrgetos. If you have some extra time, you can also try Saranda, which is approximately 137km (85.1miles) away from Pyrgetos.

What wetsuit is recommended for Pyrgetos?

The water temperature around Pyrgetos is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (78°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most people will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, water temperatures drop down to approximately 12°C (53°F). In this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Pyrgetos?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (53-62°F) during February, March, and April. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 21 to 26°C (69-78°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Pyrgetos: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Pyrgetos...

Do you know what the the city Les Mathes in France, the city Faeto in Italy, and the city Dummerstorf in Germany have in common with Pyrgetos? Click on the links to find out...