Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Bergen auf Ruegen, Germany

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Bergen auf Ruegen...

Bergen auf Ruegen is a coastal city in Germany. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 14771 people. The water temperature around Bergen auf Ruegen varies dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 2.3°C (36.1°F) in February up to 18.4°C (65.2°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Bergen auf Ruegen 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 Bergen auf Ruegen?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Bergen auf Ruegen is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Bergen auf Ruegen. A good spot nearby is Wustrow, which is roughly 42.5km (56.3miles) away from Bergen auf Ruegen. Click here to check out more information on Wustrow and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Bergen auf Ruegen are Vik, which is ca 90.7km (56.3miles) away, and Dazendorf, located ca 101.4km (63miles) from Bergen auf Ruegen.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

Yes, there are a few other beautiful beaches near to Bergen auf Ruegen. The nearest one is Binz Beach, which is just 7km (4.4miles) away from Bergen auf Ruegen. Another good beach near Bergen auf Ruegen is Binz-Ostseebad, which is 7.4km (4.6miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Bergen auf Ruegen?

The water temperature around Bergen auf Ruegen is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, water temperatures reach lows of approximately 2°C (36°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Bergen auf Ruegen?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when water temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Bergen auf Ruegen: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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