Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Carnikava, Latvia

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

Carnikava is a coastal city in Latvia. The water temperature around Carnikava changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 0.2°C (32.4°F) in February up to 18.4°C (65.2°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Carnikava 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 Carnikava?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Carnikava is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Carnikava?

Not many surf spots are located in proximity to Carnikava. A spot that might be worth checking out is Vaana, which is almost 159.1km (98.9miles) away from Carnikava. Click here for more information on Vaana and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try surfing Vik, which is ca 403km (250.3miles) away from Carnikava. Another surfspot is Vik, located roughly 403km (250.3miles) from Carnikava.

Are there beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches close to Carnikava. A beach that might be worth checking out is Riiska, which is only 85.8km (53.3miles) away from Carnikava. Another beautiful beach near Carnikava is Emajõe, ca 87.1km (54.1miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Carnikava?

The sea temperature around Carnikava is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures cool down to roughly 0°C (32°F). During this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended 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 windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Carnikava?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during June, July, and August when sea temperatures go up to 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Carnikava: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Carnikava...

Do you know what the the city Einhaus in Germany, the city Lamesley in United Kingdom, and the city Casarabonela in Spain have in common with Carnikava? Click on the links to find out...