Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Sunny Beach...

Sunny Beach is a beach in Bulgaria. The water temperature around Sunny Beach changes dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.8°C (42.4°F) in March up to 23.7°C (74.6°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 14°C (58°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Sunny Beach 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 at Sunny Beach?

The current water temperature in the month of December at Sunny Beach is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are in close proximity to Sunny Beach. The closest decent spot is Golden Beach, Thassos, which is almost 205.8km (127.8miles) away from Sunny Beach. Click here for directions and for more information on Golden Beach, Thassos and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try surfing Chorefto, which is approximately 331.8km (206.1miles) away from Sunny Beach. Another fun surfspot is Chorefto, located 331.8km (206.1miles) from Sunny Beach.

Are there any other beaches near by?

There are not many beaches in proximity to Sunny Beach. The closest decent beach is Golden Sands, which is only 44.1km (27.4miles) away from Sunny Beach. Another fun beach near Sunny Beach is Albena, ca 49.7km (30.9miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Sunny Beach?

The sea temperature at Sunny Beach 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 stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, water temperatures drop down to 6°C (42°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Sunny Beach?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (42-51°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Sunny Beach: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Sunny Beach...

Do you know what the the city Santa Severina in Italy, the city Westborough in United States, and the city Santa Lucia di Serino in Italy have in common with Sunny Beach? Click on the links to find out...