Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Gdansk Basin

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Gdansk Basin...

Gdansk Basin is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Gdansk Basin has a large variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.3°C (36.2°F) in March up to 17.7°C (63.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Gdansk Basin 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 Gdansk Basin?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters close to Gdansk Basin is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are in close proximity to Gdansk Basin. The closest decent spot is Vik, which is almost 198.6km (123.3miles) away from Gdansk Basin. Click here to check out more information on Vik and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Gilleleje havn, which is 278.3km (172.9miles) away from Gdansk Basin. Another good surfspot is Gilleleje havn, located ca 278.3km (172.9miles) from Gdansk Basin.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Gdansk Basin. The closest decent beach is Zelenogradsk, which is only 48.7km (30.2miles) away from Gdansk Basin. Another beautiful beach near Gdansk Basin is Curonian Spit, which is approximately 62.1km (38.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Gdansk Basin?

The water temperature at Gdansk Basin 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 required to be in the water for several hours, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Gdansk Basin. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures come down to 2°C (36°F). In this season, 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 amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Gdansk Basin?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during February, March, and April. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Gdansk Basin: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Gdansk Basin...

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