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

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

Ribeira is a coastal city in Spain. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 27518 people. The water temperature around Ribeira has average variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 12.5°C (54.6°F) in February up to 17.9°C (64.2°F) in the month of November, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (60°F) and the best time for water activities is late fall, since Ribeira 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 Ribeira?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Ribeira is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Ribeira. A spot that might be worth checking out is Playa Areas-Los Muertos, which is roughly 29.9km (18.7miles) away from Ribeira. Click here for more information on Playa Areas-Los Muertos and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Ribeira are A Lanzada, which is approximately 30.1km (18.7miles) away, and Foxos, located ca 31.1km (19.3miles) from Ribeira.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are several other beaches near to Ribeira. The nearest one is Barro, which is only 16.1km (10miles) away from Ribeira. Another gorgeous beach near Ribeira is Galicia, which is 19.7km (12.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Ribeira?

The water temperature around Ribeira is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of October, November, and December. During this time, in the late fall, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of 13°C (55°F). During this time, 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 fine with a good 2/3mm suit . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Ribeira?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 13 to 18°C (55-64°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during fall when water temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Ribeira: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Ribeira...

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