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

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

Kungsaengen is a coastal city in Sweden. It is a rather small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 7367 people. The water temperature around Kungsaengen has significant variability year round. The temperature ranges from 0.2°C (32.4°F) in February up to 17.5°C (63.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (45°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kungsaengen 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 Kungsaengen?

The current water temperature in the month of August in the waters around Kungsaengen is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are in proximity to Kungsaengen. A good spot nearby is Yyteri, which is almost 190.2km (118.1miles) away from Kungsaengen. Click here to check out more information on Yyteri and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try surfing Vaana, which is roughly 231.9km (144miles) away from Kungsaengen. Another surfspot is Vaana, located approximately 231.9km (144miles) from Kungsaengen.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

Not many beaches are located in close proximity to Kungsaengen. The closest decent beach is Ruissalo, which is almost 164.4km (102.1miles) away from Kungsaengen. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Kärdla, approximately 181km (112.4miles) away from Kungsaengen.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Kungsaengen?

The sea temperature around Kungsaengen is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°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 several hours, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures drop down to roughly 0°C (32°F). During these months, 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 chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Kungsaengen?

Due to significant sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Kungsaengen: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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