Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Sveti Vlas...

Sveti Vlas is a coastal city in Bulgaria. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the water with a population of 3875 people. The water temperature around Sveti Vlas has extreme variability 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 shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 14°C (57°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Sveti Vlas 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 Sveti Vlas?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Sveti Vlas is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Sveti Vlas?

Not too many surf spots are located close to Sveti Vlas. The next good one is Golden Beach, Thassos, which is almost 208.5km (129.5miles) away from Sveti Vlas. Click here for directions and for more information on Golden Beach, Thassos and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Chorefto, which is roughly 334.5km (207.8miles) away from Sveti Vlas. Another good surfspot is Chorefto, located 334.5km (207.8miles) from Sveti Vlas.

Are there beautiful beaches close to Sveti Vlas?

No, there are not too many beaches close to Sveti Vlas. The next good one is Sunny Beach, which is only 2.8km (1.7miles) away from Sveti Vlas. Another nice beach near Sveti Vlas is Golden Sands, ca 42km (26.1miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Sveti Vlas?

The water temperature around Sveti Vlas 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 thin wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or 1mm top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures cool down to 6°C (42°F). During this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods 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 scuba diving and fishing close to Sveti Vlas?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving 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 can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer 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 Sveti Vlas: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Sveti Vlas...

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