Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Faaborg, Denmark

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

Faaborg is a coastal city in Denmark. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 7239 people. The water temperature around Faaborg has a large variability year round. The temperature ranges from 1.6°C (34.9°F) in February up to 17.7°C (63.8°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Faaborg 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 Faaborg?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters near Faaborg is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Faaborg. A spot that might be worth checking out is Damp 2000, which is just 36.2km (35.3miles) away from Faaborg. Click here for directions and for more information on Damp 2000 and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Faaborg are Dazendorf, which is 56.8km (35.3miles) away, and Sylt-Westerland, located ca 78.2km (48.6miles) from Faaborg.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Faaborg. A good beach nearby is Smormosen Strand, which is just 18.7km (11.6miles) away from Faaborg. Another beautiful beach near Faaborg is Damp-Ostseebad, which is roughly 36.3km (22.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Faaborg?

The water temperature around Faaborg is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required 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 scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to approximately 2°C (35°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Faaborg?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Faaborg: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Faaborg...

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