Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Harku, Estonia

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

Harku is a beach in Estonia. The water temperature around Harku changes significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 0.9°C (33.6°F) in March up to 16.7°C (62.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (46°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Harku 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 at Harku?

The current water temperature in the month of September at Harku is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not too many surf spots are in close proximity to Harku. A good spot nearby is Vaana, which is more than 8.7km (5.4miles) away from Harku. Click here for more information on Vaana and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Smitingen, which is 304.3km (189miles) away from Harku. Another surfspot is Smitingen, located roughly 304.3km (189miles) from Harku.

Are there any other nice beaches near by?

Yes, there are other beaches close to Harku. The closest one is Kakumäe, which is only 4.3km (2.7miles) away from Harku. Another beach near Harku is Vanamõisa, which is 4.5km (2.8miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Harku?

The water temperature at Harku is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°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 more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Harku. Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 1°C (34°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended 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 periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Harku?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (34-43°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Harku: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Harku...

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