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

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

Kärdla is a beach in Estonia. The water temperature around Kärdla has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 1.1°C (33.9°F) in March up to 17.8°C (64°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (47°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kärdla 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 Kärdla?

The current water temperature in the month of December at Kärdla is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are in proximity to Kärdla. A spot that might be worth checking out is Vaana, which is more than 63.7km (39.6miles) away from Kärdla. Click here for more information on Vaana and its water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Smitingen, which is 290.5km (180.4miles) away from Kärdla. Another fun surfspot is Smitingen, located 290.5km (180.4miles) from Kärdla.

Are there any other sandy beaches close by?

There are not many beaches close to Kärdla. A beach that might be worth checking out is Paralepa, which is just 28.2km (17.5miles) away from Kärdla. Another gorgeous beach near Kärdla is Kuressaare, 52.4km (32.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Kärdla?

The sea temperature at Kärdla 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 be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Kärdla. Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures reach lows of nearly 1°C (34°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required 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 windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Kärdla?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving 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 are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Kärdla: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Kärdla...

Do you know what the the city Ponte A Elsa in Italy, the city Castello dEmpuries in Spain, and the city Cold Spring in United States have in common with Kärdla? Click on the links to find out...