Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sitrah, Bahrain

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

Sitrah is a coastal city in Bahrain. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 37657 people. The water temperature around Sitrah varies dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 17°C (62.6°F) in January up to 32.7°C (90.8°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 26°C (78°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Sitrah 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 Sitrah?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Sitrah is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are located close to Sitrah. A good spot nearby is Dubai Wave Pool, which is almost 294.3km (182.8miles) away from Sitrah. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Dubai Wave Pool and its water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Jumeirah Beach Dubai, which is 294.4km (182.9miles) away from Sitrah. Another surfspot is Jumeirah Beach Dubai, located roughly 294.4km (182.9miles) from Sitrah.

Are there beaches close to Sitrah?

There are a few other nice beaches close to Sitrah. The closest one is Manama Corniche, which is just 6.4km (4miles) away from Sitrah. Another good beach near Sitrah is Zallaq Beach, which is 15.2km (9.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Sitrah?

The sea temperature around Sitrah is extremely warm, reaching up to 33°C (91°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 around Sitrah. However, during winter, sea temperatures come down to nearly 17°C (63°F). During these months, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing close to Sitrah?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F) during winter. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during fall when water temperatures reach 28 to 33°C (82-91°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Sitrah: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Sitrah...

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