Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Hardbakke, Norway

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

Hardbakke is a coastal city in Norway. It is a fairly dense town close to the water with a population of 235 people. The water temperature around Hardbakke has extreme variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 4.4°C (39.8°F) in February up to 15.2°C (59.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Hardbakke 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 Hardbakke?

The current water temperature in the month of May near Hardbakke is ca:

Are there surf spots located close to Hardbakke?

There are not many surf spots close to Hardbakke. The next good one is Hoddevik, which is roughly 73.2km (46.7miles) away from Hardbakke. Click here for directions and for more information on Hoddevik and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Hardbakke are Ervika, which is 75.2km (46.7miles) away, and Alnes Lighthouse Godoy, located ca 104km (64.6miles) from Hardbakke.

Are there gorgeous beaches near Hardbakke?

Not too many beaches are located close to Hardbakke. A beach, which is not too far away, is Skallerup Klit, which is 309.5km (192.2miles) away from Hardbakke. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Skagen Strand, roughly 312.3km (194miles) away from Hardbakke.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Hardbakke?

The sea temperature around Hardbakke is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Hardbakke. However, during late winter, sea temperatures drop down to roughly 4°C (40°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Hardbakke?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (40-49°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when water temperatures go up to 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Hardbakke: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Hardbakke...

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