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

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

Hemmingstedt is a coastal city in Germany. It is a relatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2986 people. The water temperature around Hemmingstedt has extreme variability throughout the year. 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 Hemmingstedt 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 Hemmingstedt?

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

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Hemmingstedt. The next good one is St Peter Ording, which is roughly 22.3km (29miles) away from Hemmingstedt. Click here for directions and to check out more information on St Peter Ording and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Hemmingstedt are Helgoland, which is approximately 46.7km (29miles) away, and Damp 2000, located approximately 48.9km (30.4miles) from Hemmingstedt.

Are there beaches in close proximity to Hemmingstedt?

Yes, there are more nice beaches near to Hemmingstedt. The closest one is Friedrichskoog, which is only 11.6km (7.2miles) away from Hemmingstedt. Another nice beach near Hemmingstedt is St Peter-Ording Beach, which is approximately 19.9km (12.3miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Hemmingstedt?

The water temperature around Hemmingstedt 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 required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, sea temperatures drop down to approximately 2°C (35°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, 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 scuba diving and fishing near Hemmingstedt?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change 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 summer when temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Hemmingstedt: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Hemmingstedt...

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