Water temperature in Hammam-Lif
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 11:56 pm (CET)- Today
- 72.5–72.9 °F
- Air today
- 64 / 75 °F
- Tue 3
- 70.2 °F
- Wetsuit
- Rash guard or top
Today the water in Hammam-Lif is 72.5 °F and ranges 72.5–72.9 °F through the day, with the air between 64 °F and 75 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 70.2 °F by Tuesday 3.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Hammam-Lif (0.5 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
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 17.1 °F (from August 29).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Hammam-Lif is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.2 °F).
- 59.9° 60°JanJ
- 58.3° 58°FebF
- 58.5° 59°MarM
- 60.6° 61°AprA
- 64.6° 65°MayM
- 70.5° 70°JunJ
- 76.1° 76°JulJ
- 79.0° 79°AugA
- 77.1° 77°SepS
- 73.3° 73°OctO
- 68.6° 69°NovN
- 63.3° 63°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Hammam-Lif is from June to October, when the water averages 70.5–79.0 °F.
The water is warmest in August (79.0 °F on average) and coldest in February (58.3 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 8.8 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 | 72.5–72.9 °F | 64 / 75 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Thu 29 | 72.3–72.9 °F | 64 / 72 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Fri 30 | 72.1–72.5 °F | 59 / 70 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sat 31 | 72.0–72.3 °F | 61 / 69 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Sun 1 | 71.4–72.0 °F | 59 / 67 °F | 2.5 ft |
| Mon 2 | 70.5–71.4 °F | 57 / 68 °F | 4.2 ft |
| Tue 3 | 69.8–70.5 °F | 54 / 67 °F | 4.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | 72.7 °F | 72.5–72.9 °F |
| Mon 26 | 73.0 °F | 72.9–73.2 °F |
| Sun 25 | 73.6 °F | 73.2–73.9 °F |
| Sat 24 | 74.3 °F | 73.9–74.5 °F |
| Fri 23 | 74.5 °F | 74.3–74.7 °F |
| Thu 22 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–74.8 °F |
| Wed 21 | 75.0 °F | 74.8–75.2 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 75.0 °F | 74.8–75.2 °F |
| Mon 19 | 75.0 °F | 74.8–75.2 °F |
| Sun 18 | 75.2 °F | 75.0–75.4 °F |
| Sat 17 | 75.4 °F | 75.0–75.7 °F |
| Fri 16 | 75.4 °F | 75.0–75.7 °F |
| Thu 15 | 75.4 °F | 75.2–75.7 °F |
| Wed 14 | 75.7 °F | 75.6–76.1 °F |
| Tue 13 | 76.5 °F | 76.3–76.6 °F |
| Mon 12 | 76.8 °F | 76.6–77.2 °F |
| Sun 11 | 77.0 °F | 76.8–77.4 °F |
| Sat 10 | 77.9 °F | 77.4–78.3 °F |
| Fri 9 | 78.4 °F | 78.3–78.6 °F |
| Thu 8 | 78.6 °F | 78.1–79.0 °F |
| Wed 7 | 78.6 °F | 78.1–79.0 °F |
| Tue 6 | 78.8 °F | 78.4–79.2 °F |
| Mon 5 | 79.0 °F | 78.8–79.2 °F |
| Sun 4 | 79.3 °F | 79.2–79.5 °F |
| Sat 3 | 79.9 °F | 79.5–80.1 °F |
| Fri 2 | 80.2 °F | 80.1–80.4 °F |
| Thu 1 | 80.4 °F | 80.2–80.8 °F |
| Wed 30 | 80.8 °F | 80.4–81.1 °F |
| Tue 29 | 81.1 °F | 81.0–81.3 °F |
| Mon 28 | 81.3 °F | 81.1–81.5 °F |
| Sun 27 | 81.7 °F | 81.5–82.0 °F |
| Sat 26 | 82.2 °F | 82.0–82.4 °F |
| Fri 25 | 82.6 °F | 82.4–82.8 °F |
| Thu 24 | 82.9 °F | 82.6–83.3 °F |
| Wed 23 | 82.9 °F | 82.6–83.1 °F |
| Tue 22 | 83.1 °F | 82.9–83.3 °F |
| Mon 21 | 83.3 °F | 83.1–83.5 °F |
| Sun 20 | 83.5 °F | 83.3–83.7 °F |
| Sat 19 | 83.7 °F | 83.3–84.0 °F |
| Fri 18 | 84.0 °F | 83.7–84.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 84.0 °F | 83.8–84.4 °F |
| Wed 16 | 84.2 °F | 84.0–84.6 °F |
| Tue 15 | 84.7 °F | 84.4–84.9 °F |
| Mon 14 | 85.3 °F | 84.9–85.5 °F |
| Sun 13 | 85.8 °F | 85.5–86.2 °F |
| Sat 12 | 86.7 °F | 86.4–87.1 °F |
| Fri 11 | 87.3 °F | 87.1–87.6 °F |
| Thu 10 | 87.8 °F | 87.4–88.3 °F |
| Wed 9 | 88.0 °F | 87.6–88.3 °F |
| Tue 8 | 88.2 °F | 87.8–88.5 °F |
| Mon 7 | 88.2 °F | 87.8–88.3 °F |
| Sun 6 | 88.2 °F | 87.8–88.3 °F |
| Sat 5 | 88.3 °F | 88.0–88.5 °F |
| Fri 4 | 88.5 °F | 88.3–88.9 °F |
| Thu 3 | 89.1 °F | 88.9–89.2 °F |
| Wed 2 | 89.4 °F | 89.1–89.6 °F |
| Tue 1 | 89.6 °F | 89.2–89.8 °F |
| Mon 31 | 89.8 °F | 89.4–90.3 °F |
| Sun 30 | 89.8 °F | 89.2–90.1 °F |
| Sat 29 | 89.8 °F | 89.2–90.1 °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 Hammam-LifQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Hammam-Lif?
72.5 °F; through the day it ranges 72.5–72.9 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 70.2 °F by Tuesday 3.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, rash guard or top (very pleasant). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Hammam-Lif in October?
In October, the water in Hammam-Lif averages 73.3 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: rash guard or top (very pleasant).
How warm is the water in Hammam-Lif in August?
In August, the water in Hammam-Lif averages 79.0 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Hammam-Lif?
The best time to swim in Hammam-Lif is from June to October, when the water averages 70.5–79.0 °F. The water is warmest in August (79.0 °F on average) and coldest in February (58.3 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Hammam-Lif is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.2 °F).
More about Hammam-Lif today
Water temperature near Hammam-Lif
- Borj Cedria 72.5 °F · 3.3 mi
- La Marsa 72.5 °F · 10 mi
- Hammamet 74.7 °F · 27 mi
- Nabeul 73.9 °F · 29 mi
- Aousja 73.6 °F · 31 mi
- Rhar el Melah 72.7 °F · 32 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 12 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 11:56 pm (local time).
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