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

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

Hamburg is a coastal city in Germany. It is a relatively big coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1739117 people. The water temperature around Hamburg changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2°C (35.5°F) in February up to 18.3°C (64.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Hamburg 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 Hamburg?

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

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Hamburg. A spot, which is not too far away, is Dazendorf, which is about 65.9km (43.4miles) away from Hamburg. Click here to check out more information on Dazendorf and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Hamburg are Damp 2000, which is ca 69.8km (43.4miles) away, and St Peter Ording, located ca 77km (47.8miles) from Hamburg.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in proximity to Hamburg. One beach, which is not too far away, is Timmendorfer Strand, which is 42.3km (26.3miles) away from Hamburg. Another fun beach near Hamburg is Timmendorfer Strand-Ostseeheilbad, approximately 42.3km (26.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Hamburg?

The water temperature around Hamburg is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm 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 scuba diving around Hamburg. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to nearly 2°C (36°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine 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 carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Hamburg?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Hamburg: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Hamburg...

Do you know what the the city Wattignies in France, the geo Raita Bank , and Molloy Deep have in common with Hamburg? Click on the links to find out...