Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Bodo, Norway

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

Bodo is a coastal city in Norway. It is a comparatively little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 34073 people. The water temperature around Bodo changes moderately throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 3.4°C (38°F) in April up to 11.7°C (53.1°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (46°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Bodo 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 Bodo?

The current water temperature in the month of November in the waters near Bodo is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not too many surf spots are in close proximity to Bodo. A good spot nearby is Unstad, which is more than 71.8km (44.6miles) away from Bodo. Click here to check out more information on Unstad and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try surfing Smitingen, which is roughly 343.4km (213.3miles) away from Bodo. Another fun surfspot is Smitingen, located roughly 343.4km (213.3miles) from Bodo.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, not many beaches are in proximity to Bodo. The next good one is Kangasjärvi, which is 430.2km (267.2miles) away from Bodo. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Ruissalo, which is roughly 542.1km (336.7miles) away from Bodo.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Bodo?

The water temperature around Bodo is pretty cold, reaching up to 12°C (53°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during March, April, and May, sea temperatures come down to 3°C (38°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Bodo?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during March, April, and May. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when temperatures go up to 7 to 12°C (44-53°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Bodo: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Bodo...

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