Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Besenthal, Germany

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Besenthal...

Besenthal is a coastal city in Germany. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 74 people. The water temperature around Besenthal varies significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 2°C (35.5°F) in February up to 18.3°C (64.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Besenthal 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 Besenthal?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Besenthal is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Besenthal. A good spot nearby is Dazendorf, which is 58.4km (48.5miles) away from Besenthal. Click here for directions and for more information on Dazendorf and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Besenthal are Damp 2000, which is roughly 78km (48.5miles) away, and Wustrow, located roughly 87.3km (54.2miles) from Besenthal.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches close to Besenthal. A beach that might be worth checking out is Travemünde, which is only 30.4km (18.9miles) away from Besenthal. Another beautiful beach near Besenthal is Timmendorfer Strand, which is 31.8km (19.7miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Besenthal?

The water temperature around Besenthal 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 recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to roughly 2°C (36°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Besenthal?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Besenthal: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Besenthal...

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