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

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

Hofterup is a coastal city in Sweden. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 3243 people. The water temperature around Hofterup changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 1.8°C (35.3°F) in February up to 16.4°C (61.5°F) in the month of July, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Hofterup 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 Hofterup?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Hofterup is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Hofterup?

There are not too many surf spots close to Hofterup. A good spot nearby is Hornbaek, which is roughly 28.9km (21.6miles) away from Hofterup. Click here for directions and for more information on Hornbaek and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Hofterup are Gilleleje havn, which is roughly 34.7km (21.6miles) away, and Vik, located ca 52.4km (32.6miles) from Hofterup.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches close to Hofterup. The next good one is Amager Strand, which is only 15.7km (9.8miles) away from Hofterup. Another gorgeous beach near Hofterup is Hornbak Strand, 30.4km (18.9miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Hofterup?

The water temperature around Hofterup is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (62°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to roughly 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 periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Hofterup?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures range from 11 to 16°C (53-62°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Hofterup: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Hofterup...

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