Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Shabla, Bulgaria

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

Shabla is a coastal city in Bulgaria. It is a relatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 3901 people. The water temperature around Shabla has a large variability year round. The temperature ranges from 3.8°C (38.9°F) in January up to 24°C (75.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Shabla 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 Shabla?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters close to Shabla is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not too many surf spots are in close proximity to Shabla. A good spot nearby is Golden Beach, Thassos, which is 276.8km (171.9miles) away from Shabla. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Golden Beach, Thassos and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Chorefto, which is roughly 403.5km (250.6miles) away from Shabla. Another fun surfspot is Chorefto, located ca 403.5km (250.6miles) from Shabla.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are other beaches close to Shabla. The nearest one is Bolata, which is just 10.9km (6.8miles) away from Shabla. Another nice beach near Shabla is Mangalia, which is roughly 19.8km (12.3miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Shabla?

The water temperature around Shabla is warm, reaching up to 24°C (75°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine without a rashguard or 1mm top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Shabla. Nevertheless, during winter, sea temperatures drop down to nearly 4°C (39°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Shabla?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (39-48°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Shabla: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Shabla...

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