Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Vilamacolum, Spain

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

Vilamacolum is a coastal city in Spain. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 299 people. The water temperature around Vilamacolum has moderate variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 12°C (53.5°F) in March up to 21.5°C (70.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (62°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Vilamacolum 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 Vilamacolum?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Vilamacolum is about:

Are there surf spots near Vilamacolum?

There are not too many surf spots close to Vilamacolum. A spot that might be worth checking out is Collioure bay, which is just 22.9km (21.6miles) away from Vilamacolum. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Collioure bay and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Vilamacolum are Canet plage, which is ca 34.8km (21.6miles) away, and Masnou, located roughly 63.5km (39.4miles) from Vilamacolum.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Vilamacolum. A good beach nearby is Pals Beach, which is only 15.3km (9.5miles) away from Vilamacolum. Another nice beach near Vilamacolum is Banyuls-sur-Mer, which is approximately 20.2km (12.5miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Vilamacolum?

The water temperature around Vilamacolum is relatively cold, reaching up to 22°C (71°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during early spring, water temperatures cool down to approximately 12°C (54°F). During these months, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Vilamacolum?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F) during February, March, and April. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures range from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Vilamacolum: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Vilamacolum...

Do you know what the the city Pascoag in the United States, the city Gamagori in the Japan, and the city Baihe in the China have in common with Vilamacolum? Click on the links to find out...