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

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

Maentsaelae is a coastal city in Finland. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 18074 people. The water temperature around Maentsaelae has a large variability year round. The temperature ranges from 0°C (32.1°F) in February up to 16.4°C (61.6°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (44°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Maentsaelae 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 Maentsaelae?

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

Are there surf spots near Maentsaelae?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Maentsaelae. A spot, which is not too far away, is Vaana, which is 89.7km (55.7miles) away from Maentsaelae. Click here for directions and for more information on Vaana and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try Smitingen, which is approximately 268.6km (166.8miles) away from Maentsaelae. Another surfspot is Smitingen, located roughly 268.6km (166.8miles) from Maentsaelae.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Maentsaelae. One beach, which is not too far away, is Hietaniemi beach, which is 34.7km (21.6miles) away from Maentsaelae. Another good beach near Maentsaelae is Võsu, ca 76.4km (47.5miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Maentsaelae?

The water temperature around Maentsaelae is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (62°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Maentsaelae. However, during late winter, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 0°C (32°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine 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 better to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Maentsaelae?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. 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. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when water temperatures go up to 11 to 16°C (53-62°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Maentsaelae: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Maentsaelae...

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