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

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

Lysekil is a coastal city in Sweden. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 7568 people. The water temperature around Lysekil has a large variability year round. The temperature ranges from 1.7°C (35°F) in February up to 18.7°C (65.7°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Lysekil 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 Lysekil?

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

Are there surf spots near Lysekil?

There are not too many surf spots close to Lysekil. A spot, which is not too far away, is Saltstein, which is about 73.8km (55.4miles) away from Lysekil. Click here for more information on Saltstein and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Lysekil are Loekken, which is ca 89.2km (55.4miles) away, and Bo Sommerland- flow rider, located 116km (72miles) from Lysekil.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to Lysekil. A good beach nearby is Skagen Strand, which is only 51.3km (31.9miles) away from Lysekil. Another beautiful beach near Lysekil is Vestero Strand, which is 71.5km (44.4miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Lysekil?

The water temperature around Lysekil is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during January, February, and March, water temperatures come down to nearly 2°C (35°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods 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 scuba diving and fishing close to Lysekil?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions change during June, July, and August when temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Lysekil: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Lysekil...

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