Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Vila Verde, Portugal

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Vila Verde...

Vila Verde is a coastal city in Portugal. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 4389 people. The water temperature around Vila Verde has average variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 12.1°C (53.8°F) in January up to 18.4°C (65.1°F) in the month of July, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (59°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Vila Verde 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 Vila Verde?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters close to Vila Verde is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Vila Verde. A spot that might be worth checking out is Viana do castelo, which is about 19.9km (12.4miles) away from Vila Verde. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Viana do castelo and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Vila Verde are Amorosa, which is approximately 20km (12.4miles) away, and Ofir, located roughly 20.2km (12.6miles) from Vila Verde.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are a few beaches in proximity to Vila Verde. The closest one is Braga, which is only 7.1km (4.4miles) away from Vila Verde. Another beach near Vila Verde is Praia de Belinho, which is approximately 19km (11.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Vila Verde?

The water temperature around Vila Verde is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, sea temperatures cool down to 12°C (54°F). During these months, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Vila Verde?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F) during December, January, and February. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Vila Verde: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Vila Verde...

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