Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Santiago Canyon

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Santiago Canyon...

Santiago Canyon is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Santiago Canyon has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 19°C (66.1°F) in January up to 29.9°C (85.8°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 24°C (75°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Santiago Canyon 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 Santiago Canyon?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Santiago Canyon is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Santiago Canyon. The next good one is Shipwrecks, which is just 38.1km (27miles) away from Santiago Canyon. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Shipwrecks and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Santiago Canyon are Playa Los Cerritos, which is ca 43.5km (27miles) away, and Zippers, located roughly 44.6km (27.7miles) from Santiago Canyon.

Are there beaches located close to Santiago Canyon?

No, not many beaches are located in proximity to Santiago Canyon. A beach, which is not too far away, is Cabo San Lucas, which is more than 57.3km (35.6miles) away from Santiago Canyon. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Mazatlán, which is roughly 204.5km (127miles) away from Santiago Canyon.

What wetsuit is needed for Santiago Canyon?

The water temperature at Santiago Canyon is extremely warm, reaching up to 30°C (86°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a wetsuit is usually not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Santiago Canyon. Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures drop down to approximately 19°C (66°F). During this time, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Santiago Canyon?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 19 to 24°C (66-75°F) during winter. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during August, September, and October when temperatures go up to 25 to 30°C (77-86°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Santiago Canyon: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Santiago Canyon...

Do you know what the the city Kaarina in Finland, the city Haitou in China, and the city Jatiarum in Indonesia have in common with Santiago Canyon? Click on the links to find out...