Water temperature in Al-Awamiyah
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 6:59 am (GMT+3)- Today
- 87.4–88.0 °F
- Air today
- 77 / 92 °F
- Wed 4
- 86.5 °F
- Wetsuit
- No wetsuit
Today the water in Al-Awamiyah is 87.4 °F and ranges 87.4–88.0 °F through the day, with the air between 77 °F and 92 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 86.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Al-Awamiyah (2.0 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 7.2 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks above normal (+2.8 °F), according to ECMWF 46-day.
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Al-Awamiyah is warmer than normal for late October today (+4.3 °F).
- 67.1° 67°JanJ
- 65.3° 65°FebF
- 67.6° 68°MarM
- 72.9° 73°AprA
- 79.9° 80°MayM
- 85.6° 86°JunJ
- 89.5° 89°JulJ
- 91.9° 92°AugA
- 90.2° 90°SepS
- 86.0° 86°OctO
- 79.6° 80°NovN
- 72.1° 72°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Al-Awamiyah is from April to December, when the water averages 72.1–91.9 °F.
The water is warmest in August (91.9 °F on average) and coldest in February (65.3 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 7.9 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 87.4–88.0 °F | 77 / 92 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 87.3–88.0 °F | 76 / 93 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Sat 31 | 87.1–87.8 °F | 79 / 97 °F | 1.5 ft |
| Sun 1 | 87.1–87.6 °F | 78 / 99 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Mon 2 | 86.9–87.3 °F | 74 / 93 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Tue 3 | 86.7–87.3 °F | 75 / 94 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Wed 4 | 86.2–86.7 °F | 78 / 90 °F | 1.8 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 88.0 °F | 87.8–88.2 °F |
| Tue 27 | 88.3 °F | 88.0–88.7 °F |
| Mon 26 | 88.5 °F | 88.3–88.7 °F |
| Sun 25 | 88.9 °F | 88.7–89.2 °F |
| Sat 24 | 89.2 °F | 89.1–89.6 °F |
| Fri 23 | 89.6 °F | 89.4–90.0 °F |
| Thu 22 | 89.8 °F | 89.6–90.0 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 90.1 °F | 89.8–90.9 °F |
| Tue 20 | 90.3 °F | 90.1–90.7 °F |
| Mon 19 | 90.3 °F | 90.1–90.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 90.7 °F | 90.3–90.9 °F |
| Sat 17 | 90.9 °F | 90.7–91.2 °F |
| Fri 16 | 91.2 °F | 90.7–91.9 °F |
| Thu 15 | 91.0 °F | 90.7–91.4 °F |
| Wed 14 | 91.0 °F | 90.9–91.4 °F |
| Tue 13 | 91.0 °F | 90.9–91.6 °F |
| Mon 12 | 91.2 °F | 90.9–91.4 °F |
| Sun 11 | 91.2 °F | 91.0–91.6 °F |
| Sat 10 | 91.4 °F | 91.2–91.8 °F |
| Fri 9 | 91.6 °F | 91.2–92.1 °F |
| Thu 8 | 91.6 °F | 91.0–92.5 °F |
| Wed 7 | 91.2 °F | 90.9–91.9 °F |
| Tue 6 | 91.2 °F | 90.9–91.4 °F |
| Mon 5 | 91.6 °F | 91.4–91.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 91.8 °F | 91.4–92.1 °F |
| Sat 3 | 91.6 °F | 91.2–91.9 °F |
| Fri 2 | 91.6 °F | 91.2–91.9 °F |
| Thu 1 | 91.4 °F | 91.2–91.8 °F |
| Wed 30 | 91.9 °F | 91.6–92.1 °F |
| Tue 29 | 92.1 °F | 91.9–92.5 °F |
| Mon 28 | 92.5 °F | 91.9–93.4 °F |
| Sun 27 | 92.5 °F | 91.9–93.4 °F |
| Sat 26 | 92.3 °F | 91.9–92.7 °F |
| Fri 25 | 92.8 °F | 92.5–93.2 °F |
| Thu 24 | 92.8 °F | 92.3–93.6 °F |
| Wed 23 | 92.5 °F | 92.1–93.0 °F |
| Tue 22 | 92.7 °F | 92.3–93.0 °F |
| Mon 21 | 92.8 °F | 92.5–93.2 °F |
| Sun 20 | 92.8 °F | 92.5–93.2 °F |
| Sat 19 | 92.7 °F | 92.3–93.0 °F |
| Fri 18 | 92.8 °F | 92.5–93.2 °F |
| Thu 17 | 93.6 °F | 93.4–93.9 °F |
| Wed 16 | 93.9 °F | 93.6–94.5 °F |
| Tue 15 | 93.7 °F | 93.6–94.1 °F |
| Mon 14 | 93.9 °F | 93.6–94.5 °F |
| Sun 13 | 93.9 °F | 93.6–94.5 °F |
| Sat 12 | 93.9 °F | 93.6–94.3 °F |
| Fri 11 | 93.9 °F | 93.4–94.8 °F |
| Thu 10 | 93.6 °F | 93.2–94.1 °F |
| Wed 9 | 93.4 °F | 92.8–93.7 °F |
| Tue 8 | 93.6 °F | 93.0–94.3 °F |
| Mon 7 | 93.2 °F | 92.8–93.7 °F |
| Sun 6 | 92.8 °F | 92.5–93.6 °F |
| Sat 5 | 92.7 °F | 92.3–93.0 °F |
| Fri 4 | 92.7 °F | 92.3–93.0 °F |
| Thu 3 | 92.8 °F | 92.5–93.2 °F |
| Wed 2 | 93.4 °F | 93.0–93.7 °F |
| Tue 1 | 94.5 °F | 93.9–94.8 °F |
| Mon 31 | 95.0 °F | 94.8–95.4 °F |
| Sun 30 | 95.2 °F | 94.6–96.1 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Al-AwamiyahQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Al-Awamiyah?
87.4 °F; through the day it ranges 87.4–88.0 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 86.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, no wetsuit (warm). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Al-Awamiyah in October?
In October, the water in Al-Awamiyah averages 86.0 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
How warm is the water in Al-Awamiyah in August?
In August, the water in Al-Awamiyah averages 91.9 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Al-Awamiyah?
The best time to swim in Al-Awamiyah is from April to December, when the water averages 72.1–91.9 °F. The water is warmest in August (91.9 °F on average) and coldest in February (65.3 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Al-Awamiyah is warmer than normal for late October today (+4.3 °F).
More about Al-Awamiyah today
Water temperature near Al-Awamiyah
- Şafwá 87.4 °F · 4.3 mi
- Khobar 88.2 °F · 26 mi
- Jubail 87.1 °F · 37 mi
- Saar 88.5 °F · 41 mi
- Hamad Town 88.5 °F · 46 mi
- Al Hidd 87.6 °F · 48 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 2.7 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:59 am (local time).
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