Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Gluckstadt, Germany

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

Gluckstadt is a coastal city in Germany. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 12121 people. The water temperature around Gluckstadt varies significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 1.9°C (35.3°F) in January up to 18.7°C (65.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Gluckstadt 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 Gluckstadt?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters close to Gluckstadt is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Gluckstadt. The next good one is St Peter Ording, which is 49.7km (37.3miles) away from Gluckstadt. Click here for directions and to check out more information on St Peter Ording and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Gluckstadt are Damp 2000, which is approximately 60.1km (37.3miles) away, and Helgoland, located approximately 67.1km (41.7miles) from Gluckstadt.

Are there nice beaches located close to Gluckstadt?

No, there are not many beaches near to Gluckstadt. A beach that might be worth checking out is Otterndorf, which is just 21.6km (13.4miles) away from Gluckstadt. Another nice beach near Gluckstadt is Friedrichskoog, which is approximately 26.5km (16.5miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Gluckstadt?

The water temperature around Gluckstadt is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during December, January, and February, temperatures drop down to nearly 2°C (35°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, 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 have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Gluckstadt?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Gluckstadt: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Gluckstadt...

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