Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Zacharo, Greece
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Zacharo...
Zacharo is a beach in Greece.
The water temperature around Zacharo varies extremely year round.
The temperature ranges from 15.6°C (60.2°F) in March up to 26.3°C (79.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 20°C (67°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Zacharo 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 at Zacharo?
The current water temperature in the month of December at Zacharo is ca:
0°C (32°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
There are not many surf spots in proximity to Zacharo. A good spot nearby is Agrili, which is just 18.7km (17miles) away from Zacharo.
Click here to check out more information on Agrili and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Zacharo are
Lakouvardos, which is ca 27.4km (17miles) away, and
Voidokoilia, located ca 36km (22.3miles) from Zacharo.
Are there any other sandy beaches close by?
There are not many beaches close to Zacharo. The closest decent beach is
Gytheio, which is 71.3km (44.3miles) away from Zacharo. Another good beach near Zacharo is
Valtos Beach, which is roughly 141.5km (87.9miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit do I need for Zacharo?
The sea temperature at Zacharo is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (79°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or light wetsuit top might be required for sensitive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Zacharo. However, during February, March, and April, temperatures drop down to approximately 16°C (60°F). In this season, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.
How is the diving and fishing near Zacharo?
Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 16 to 21°C (60-69°F) during spring. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 21 to 26°C (70-79°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.
Directions to Zacharo: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
