Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Greenland Basin
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Greenland Basin...
Greenland Basin is a geographical landform.
The water temperature around Greenland Basin varies slightly throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from -1.8°C (28.8°F) in February up to 4.7°C (40.4°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 1°C (34°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Greenland 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 Greenland Basin?
The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters close to Greenland Basin is approximately:
3°C (37°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
Not too many surf spots are in proximity to Greenland Basin. A good spot nearby is Unstad, which is almost 597km (370.8miles) away from Greenland Basin.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Unstad and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out
Vik, which is roughly 820.8km (509.8miles) away from Greenland Basin. Another fun surfspot is
Vik, located approximately 820.8km (509.8miles) from Greenland Basin.
Are there nice beaches close by?
No, not many beaches are in close proximity to Greenland Basin. A beach that might be worth checking out is
Thurso, which is more than 1031.4km (640.6miles) away from Greenland Basin. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try
Kangasjärvi, which is approximately 1171.7km (727.8miles) away from Greenland Basin.
What wetsuit thickness is needed for Greenland Basin?
How is the scuba diving and fishing near Greenland Basin?
Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from -2 to 3°C (29-38°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures range from -0 to 5°C (31-40°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod.
Directions to Greenland Basin: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
