Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sulam, Israel

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

Sulam is a coastal city in Israel. It is a quite little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2426 people. The water temperature around Sulam changes significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 16.5°C (61.7°F) in February up to 28.6°C (83.6°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 22°C (72°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Sulam 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 Sulam?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Sulam is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Sulam. A spot, which is not too far away, is BackDoor Haifa, which is 26km (16.2miles) away from Sulam. Click here for directions and to check out more information on BackDoor Haifa and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Sulam are TE PEAK, which is 26km (16.2miles) away, and The Reef, located 26.3km (16.3miles) from Sulam.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches in proximity to Sulam. A beach that might be worth checking out is Dekel Beach, which is just 17.8km (11.1miles) away from Sulam. Another fun beach near Sulam is HaBonim Beach, roughly 23.9km (14.9miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Sulam?

The water temperature around Sulam is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is typically not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Sulam. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of nearly 17°C (62°F). During these months, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Sulam?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F) during winter. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures reach 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Sulam: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Sulam...

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