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

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

Kappeln is a coastal city in Germany. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 9677 people. The water temperature around Kappeln changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 1.8°C (35.2°F) in February up to 17.8°C (64°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kappeln 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 Kappeln?

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

Are there surf spots located close to Kappeln?

There are not many surf spots close to Kappeln. The next good one is Damp 2000, which is about 6.5km (27.5miles) away from Kappeln. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Damp 2000 and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Kappeln are Dazendorf, which is ca 44.3km (27.5miles) away, and St Peter Ording, located roughly 58.4km (36.3miles) from Kappeln.

Are there beaches near Kappeln?

There are some other nice beaches in proximity to Kappeln. The closest one is Damp-Ostseebad, which is only 6.2km (3.9miles) away from Kappeln. Another gorgeous beach near Kappeln is Eckernförde-Ostseebad, which is ca 13.9km (8.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Kappeln?

The sea temperature around Kappeln is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of nearly 2°C (35°F). During this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Kappeln?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Kappeln: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Kappeln...

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