Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sorbo San Basile, Italy

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Sorbo San Basile...

Sorbo San Basile is a coastal city in Italy. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 507 people. The water temperature around Sorbo San Basile has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 14.6°C (58.2°F) in January up to 25.3°C (77.5°F) in the month of September, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 20°C (67°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Sorbo San Basile 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 Sorbo San Basile?

The current water temperature in the month of May in the waters close to Sorbo San Basile is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are in proximity to Sorbo San Basile. A spot that might be worth checking out is Playa Sicily, which is more than 134.5km (83.5miles) away from Sorbo San Basile. Click here to check out more information on Playa Sicily and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Magaggiari Sicily, which is roughly 198.4km (123.2miles) away from Sorbo San Basile. Another surfspot is Magaggiari Sicily, located approximately 198.4km (123.2miles) from Sorbo San Basile.

Are there beaches close by?

Yes, there are a few beautiful beaches in close proximity to Sorbo San Basile. The closest one is Catanzaro, which is 7.6km (4.7miles) away from Sorbo San Basile. Another nice beach near Sorbo San Basile is Belcastro, which is ca 11.7km (7.3miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Sorbo San Basile?

The water temperature around Sorbo San Basile is very warm, reaching up to 25°C (77°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a rashguard or light top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Sorbo San Basile. However, during December, January, and February, sea temperatures reach lows of approximately 15°C (58°F). In this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Sorbo San Basile?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 15 to 20°C (58-67°F) during December, January, and February. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during fall when water temperatures go up to 20 to 25°C (68-77°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Sorbo San Basile: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Sorbo San Basile...

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