Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Tobruk, Libya

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

Tobruk is a coastal city in Libya. It is a fairly medium-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 121052 people. The water temperature around Tobruk varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 15.9°C (60.7°F) in March up to 26.2°C (79.2°F) in the month of September, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 21°C (70°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Tobruk 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 Tobruk?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters around Tobruk is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are in close proximity to Tobruk. A good spot nearby is Preveli, which is almost 213.2km (132.5miles) away from Tobruk. Click here to check out more information on Preveli and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try surfing Almiros, which is 235.1km (146miles) away from Tobruk. Another good surfspot is Almiros, located 235.1km (146miles) from Tobruk.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

Not many beaches are in close proximity to Tobruk. A beach, which is not too far away, is Mersa Matruh, which is more than 198.9km (123.6miles) away from Tobruk. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Sidi Abdel Rahman, which is 292.1km (181.4miles) away from Tobruk.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Tobruk?

The sea temperature around Tobruk is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (79°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a rashguard or 1mm top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Tobruk. Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures drop down to 16°C (61°F). During this time, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing near Tobruk?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 16 to 21°C (61-70°F) during spring. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. The conditions change during fall when temperatures reach 21 to 26°C (70-79°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Tobruk: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Tobruk...

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