Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Karvia, Finland

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

Karvia is a coastal city in Finland. The water temperature around Karvia varies significantly year round. The temperature ranges from -0.1°C (31.8°F) in February up to 13.5°C (56.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 6°C (43°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Karvia 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 Karvia?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Karvia is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located in proximity to Karvia. A spot that might be worth checking out is Yyteri, which is almost 57.6km (35.8miles) away from Karvia. Click here to check out more information on Yyteri and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try Smitingen, which is 149.4km (92.8miles) away from Karvia. Another surfspot is Smitingen, located approximately 149.4km (92.8miles) from Karvia.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, not too many beaches are near to Karvia. A beach, which is not too far away, is Kangasjärvi, which is more than 21.1km (13.1miles) away from Karvia. If you don't mind the drive, you can also visit Ruissalo, approximately 123.2km (76.5miles) away from Karvia.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Karvia?

The water temperature around Karvia is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (56°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Karvia. Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures reach lows of -0°C (32°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Karvia?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from -0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions typically change during summer when water temperatures go up to 8 to 13°C (47-56°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Karvia: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Karvia...

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