SUP in Turkey

1 SUP spots in Turkey. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for SUP.

Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.

Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

Best time for SUP in Turkey: August–September. Then water around 24°C (shorty).
Top picks: Alaçatı.
For beginners: Alaçatı.

Alaçatıİzmir, Turkey · best August–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ JKH 22 km

Water temperature per month (°C)

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Water: average sea surface temperature.

Month by month in Turkey

Month	Water	Wetsuit	Air
JanuaryJan	18°C	4/3 wetsuit	14°C
FebruaryFeb	17°C	4/3 wetsuit	14°C
MarchMar	17°C	4/3 wetsuit	16°C
AprilApr	17°C	4/3 wetsuit	20°C
MayMay	19°C	3/2 wetsuit	24°C
JuneJun	22°C	shorty	30°C
JulyJul	23°C	shorty	32°C
AugustAug	25°C	no wetsuit	31°C
SeptemberSep	24°C	shorty	28°C
OctoberOct	22°C	shorty	23°C
NovemberNov	20°C	3/2 wetsuit	19°C
DecemberDec	19°C	3/2 wetsuit	16°C

Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.

Questions

When is the best time for SUP in Turkey?

Best time for SUP in Turkey: August–September. Then water around 24°C (shorty).

What wetsuit do I need in Turkey?

It depends on the month: about 25°C water in August (no wetsuit) and about 17°C in March (4/3 wetsuit).

Is Turkey good for beginners?

Yes, these spots suit beginners: Alaçatı.

Which airport is closest?

Chios Island National Airport (JKH), 22 km from Alaçatı.

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