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Is the water warm in St. Maarten?

The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 84.9°F / 29.4°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 79°F / 26.1°C.



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Negril has some of the warmest waters in the Caribbean, hovering between 80 and 84 degrees all year. As you make your way from the sprawling white sands to the turquoise sea, the calm tides will gently lap at your feet. What to do: Obviously, strolling on the pristine sand and swimming in the calm water is a must.

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Baie Rouge The beach offers wonderful views of Anguilla in the distance as well as the cliffs that protect the beach on the west. Baie Rouge Beach in St Martin is perfect for swimming snorkelling and also bird watching. There are two beach bars located on Baie Rouge.

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The water of the Caribbean is warm, clear and has lower salinity levels than the neighbouring Atlantic. The average water temperature is around 27°C (80°F) and varies as little as 3°C (37°F) throughout the year.

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In tropical regions, such as the Caribbean, the average seawater temperature is around 79-82 °F (26-28 °C), while in more temperate regions, such as the Mediterranean, the average water temperature is around 64-72 °F (18-22 °C).

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The tap water in Sint Maarten/St. Martin is safe to drink in most places. Many establishments serve desalinated water. Bottled water is inexpensive if you do not like the taste of the tap water.

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Exuma, specifically Specifically, the bluest waters of the Caribbean is said to be at Tropic of Cancer Beach on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. Its long sweeping sandbar is flanked by an eager shoreline expressing every gradient of blue. On a clear day at this Exuma beach, it looks like the sea flows into the sky.

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1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.

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Best beaches on Saint Martin, the French side Orient Bay : Often called the Saint-Tropez of the Caribbean, this is one of the most famous beaches in Saint Martin. It is also one of the largest on the island and is home to many restaurants and bars.

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Galion Beach It is the favorite family beach of Saint-Martin families because its water is calm and shallow. Remember to take masks and snorkels to enjoy the beautiful seabed.

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Caribbean reef sharks and nurse sharks are in particular abundance here, but you can also come across large barracudas, stingrays, eagle rays and sea turtles, all of whom are quite common in the clear blue waters around St. Maarten and appear to be very comfortable here.

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Maarten/St. Martin. Tap water is safe to drink, but bottled water is recommended. High-SPF sunscreen is essential and recommended for those not used to intense sunlight.

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Sargassum first plagued St. Maarten in 2011 and 2012, with the St. Maarten Nature Foundation having to warn swimmers to avoid swimming on certain beaches due to the large amount of seaweed and many beachfront residences and hotels having to continuously clean washed up sargassum.

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The Southern islands: Aruba and the Grenadines have very warm waters. In fact, on one of the Grenadines this summer, the water was actually hot!

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By far the warmest waters of Greece: The small island of Kastelorizo. Around the island one can find almost tropical sea life, including sponges, normally not found so far north. Next the east coast of Rhodes. The big island of Crete, further south, has cooler waters, caused by currents.

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