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

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

Selva is a coastal city in Spain. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 3205 people. The water temperature around Selva has significant variability year round. The temperature ranges from 13.3°C (55.9°F) in February up to 26.9°C (80.4°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (66°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Selva 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 Selva?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters near Selva is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Selva. A good spot nearby is Malpas, which is about 14.6km (13.1miles) away from Selva. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Malpas and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Selva are Mallorca-Cala Major, which is 21km (13.1miles) away, and Paguera -Tora-, located approximately 28.2km (17.5miles) from Selva.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

No, not many beaches are in close proximity to Selva. A beach, which is not too far away, is Poniente, which is 19.2km (11.9miles) away from Selva. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Nova Icària Beach, approximately 118.6km (73.7miles) away from Selva.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Selva?

The water temperature around Selva is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (80°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or light top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most people will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures come down to approximately 13°C (56°F). During this time, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Selva?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures range from 22 to 27°C (71-80°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 Selva: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Selva...

Do you know what the the city Milheiros de Poiares in Portugal, the city Kutalli in Albania, and the city Pinamar in Argentina have in common with Selva? Click on the links to find out...