Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Sidi Bou Said...

Sidi Bou Said is a coastal city in Tunisia. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 5000 people. The water temperature around Sidi Bou Said changes extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 13.6°C (56.5°F) in March up to 24.2°C (75.6°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (66°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Sidi Bou Said 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 Sidi Bou Said?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Sidi Bou Said is about:

Are there surf spots near Sidi Bou Said?

Not too many surf spots are located close to Sidi Bou Said. The closest decent spot is Cala Cipolla, which is 160.3km (99.6miles) away from Sidi Bou Said. Click here for directions and for more information on Cala Cipolla and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try surfing Chia, which is approximately 160.6km (99.7miles) away from Sidi Bou Said. Another fun surfspot is Chia, located 160.6km (99.7miles) from Sidi Bou Said.

Are there beautiful beaches near Sidi Bou Said?

No, not too many beaches are located close to Sidi Bou Said. One that might be worth checking out is Sounine, which is 24.8km (15.4miles) away from Sidi Bou Said. If you have some extra time, you can also try Poetto, which is 173.2km (107.6miles) away from Sidi Bou Said.

What wetsuit do I need for Sidi Bou Said?

The water temperature around Sidi Bou Said is warm, reaching up to 24°C (76°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a thin wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during early spring, water temperatures come down to roughly 14°C (56°F). During these months, 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 windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Sidi Bou Said?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 14 to 19°C (56-65°F) during spring. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during June, July, and August when temperatures reach 19 to 24°C (67-76°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Sidi Bou Said: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Sidi Bou Said...

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