Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Hestra, Sweden

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

Hestra is a coastal city in Sweden. It is a comparatively little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1326 people. The water temperature around Hestra varies dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 0.7°C (33.3°F) in January up to 15.4°C (59.6°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (45°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Hestra 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 Hestra?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Hestra is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not too many surf spots are close to Hestra. A good spot nearby is Vik, which is more than 163.3km (101.4miles) away from Hestra. Click here to check out more information on Vik and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try Gilleleje havn, which is ca 165.2km (102.6miles) away from Hestra. Another surfspot is Gilleleje havn, located 165.2km (102.6miles) from Hestra.

Are there beautiful beaches in close proximity to Hestra?

No, not many beaches are located in proximity to Hestra. The next good one is Vestero Strand, which is almost 162.4km (100.9miles) away from Hestra. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Hornbak Strand, 164.6km (102.2miles) away from Hestra.

What wetsuit is needed for Hestra?

The water temperature around Hestra is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (60°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Hestra. However, during winter, temperatures drop down to approximately 1°C (33°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Hestra?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (33-42°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during August, September, and October when water temperatures reach 10 to 15°C (51-60°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Hestra: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Hestra...

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