Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Vladivostok, Russia

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

Vladivostok is a coastal city in Russia. It is a fairly large town close to the ocean with a population of 587022 people. The water temperature around Vladivostok varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from -1.6°C (29.1°F) in February up to 20.3°C (68.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (46°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Vladivostok 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 Vladivostok?

The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters around Vladivostok is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are close to Vladivostok. The closest decent spot is Songdojin-ni, which is almost 364.4km (226.3miles) away from Vladivostok. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Songdojin-ni and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Ataka, which is roughly 526.5km (327miles) away from Vladivostok. Another surfspot is Ataka, located roughly 526.5km (327miles) from Vladivostok.

Are there sandy beaches located close to Vladivostok?

Not many beaches are located in proximity to Vladivostok. A beach that might be worth checking out is Lazurnaya Bay, which is almost 13.8km (8.6miles) away from Vladivostok. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Haeundae Beach, roughly 570.1km (354.1miles) away from Vladivostok.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Vladivostok?

The sea temperature around Vladivostok is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (69°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Vladivostok. Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures come down to -2°C (29°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Vladivostok?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from -2 to 3°C (29-38°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when sea temperatures reach 15 to 20°C (60-69°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Vladivostok: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Vladivostok...

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