Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near el Poal, Spain

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about el Poal...

el Poal is a coastal city in Spain. The water temperature around el Poal changes significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 12.5°C (54.4°F) in February up to 25.2°C (77.3°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (65°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since el Poal 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 el Poal?

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

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to el Poal. The closest decent spot is Comandancia, which is 44.5km (29.2miles) away from el Poal. Click here for directions and for more information on Comandancia and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near el Poal are Torre Bank, which is roughly 47km (29.2miles) away, and Segur de Calafell, located 51.6km (32.1miles) from el Poal.

Are there beautiful beaches close to el Poal?

No, there are not too many beaches close to el Poal. A beach that might be worth checking out is Catalonia, which is just 34.4km (21.4miles) away from el Poal. Another beautiful beach near el Poal is Nova Icària Beach, ca 72.2km (44.8miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for el Poal?

The water temperature around el Poal is very warm, reaching up to 25°C (77°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most people will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to nearly 12°C (54°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 fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to el Poal?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F) during January, February, and March. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when temperatures range from 20 to 25°C (68-77°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to el Poal: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about el Poal...

Do you know what the the city Yangting in China, the city Osterronfeld in Germany, and the city Xingxi in China have in common with el Poal? Click on the links to find out...