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

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

Malax is a coastal city in Finland. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 5517 people. The water temperature around Malax has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 0.1°C (32.1°F) in March up to 15.4°C (59.7°F) in the month of September, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (44°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Malax 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 Malax?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters close to Malax is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Malax. A spot, which is not too far away, is Salusand, which is 79.6km (59.2miles) away from Malax. Click here for directions and for more information on Salusand and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Malax are Yyteri, which is roughly 95.4km (59.2miles) away, and Smitingen, located 115.1km (71.5miles) from Malax.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, not many beaches are near to Malax. A good beach nearby is Kangasjärvi, which is 55.5km (34.5miles) away from Malax. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Ruissalo, ca 174.5km (108.4miles) away from Malax.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Malax?

The water temperature around Malax is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (60°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Malax. However, during early spring, temperatures reach lows of nearly 0°C (32°F). In this season, 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 good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold 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 near Malax?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during February, March, and April. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during August, September, and October when water temperatures range from 10 to 15°C (51-60°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Malax: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Malax...

Do you know what the the city Vingaker in Sweden, the city Bocaue in Philippines, and the city Babakantengah in Indonesia have in common with Malax? Click on the links to find out...