Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sabratah, Libya

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

Sabratah is a coastal city in Libya. It is a quite mid-size city close to the ocean with a population of 102038 people. The water temperature around Sabratah changes significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 14.7°C (58.5°F) in February up to 27.3°C (81.1°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 21°C (69°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Sabratah 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 Sabratah?

The current water temperature in the month of November near Sabratah is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are located in proximity to Sabratah. The next good one is Golden bay, which is more than 240.5km (149.4miles) away from Sabratah. Click here for directions and for more information on Golden bay and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try Gozo-Ramla Bay, which is 247.1km (153.5miles) away from Sabratah. Another surfspot is Gozo-Ramla Bay, located approximately 247.1km (153.5miles) from Sabratah.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

Not too many beaches are located close to Sabratah. One that might be worth checking out is Pretty Bay, which is almost 238.7km (148.2miles) away from Sabratah. If you don't mind the drive, you can also visit St Georges Bay, approximately 239.1km (148.5miles) away from Sabratah.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Sabratah?

The sea temperature around Sabratah is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (81°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a rashguard or light wetsuit top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most people will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures come down to approximately 15°C (59°F). During these months, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, 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 carry a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing close to Sabratah?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 15 to 20°C (59-68°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Sabratah: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Sabratah...

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