Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Bovenau, Germany
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Bovenau...
Bovenau is a coastal city in Germany.
It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 1025 people.
The water temperature around Bovenau has significant variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 1.8°C (35.2°F) in February up to 17.8°C (64°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Bovenau 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 Bovenau?
The current water temperature in the month of February in the waters around Bovenau is ca:
2°C (35°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
There are not many surf spots in proximity to Bovenau. A good spot nearby is Damp 2000, which is 19.1km (27.1miles) away from Bovenau.
Click here for directions and for more information on Damp 2000 and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Bovenau are
Dazendorf, which is ca 43.6km (27.1miles) away, and
St Peter Ording, located 49.6km (30.8miles) from Bovenau.
Are there white sand beaches close by?
There are a few gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Bovenau. The closest one is
Eckernförde-Ostseebad, which is only 13.9km (8.6miles) away from Bovenau. Another beautiful beach near Bovenau is
Heikendorf-Ostseebad, which is 15.5km (9.6miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Bovenau?
The sea temperature around Bovenau is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Bovenau. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures come down to roughly 2°C (35°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing near Bovenau?
Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when temperatures go up to 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Bovenau: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
