Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Malente, Germany

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

Malente is a coastal city in Germany. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 10817 people. The water temperature around Malente varies significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2°C (35.5°F) in February up to 18.3°C (64.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Malente 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 Malente?

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

Are there surf spots close to Malente?

There are not too many surf spots close to Malente. A good spot nearby is Dazendorf, which is just 19.9km (22.1miles) away from Malente. Click here to check out more information on Dazendorf and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Malente are Damp 2000, which is approximately 35.6km (22.1miles) away, and Wustrow, located ca 74.6km (46.3miles) from Malente.

Are there beaches close by?

Yes, there are several other beautiful beaches close to Malente. The nearest one is Hohwacht Ostsee-Ostseeheilbad, which is only 11.2km (6.9miles) away from Malente. Another fun beach near Malente is Sierksdorf-Ostseebad, which is approximately 11.2km (7miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Malente?

The water temperature around Malente is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Malente. However, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to nearly 2°C (36°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok 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 recommended to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Malente?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°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 usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Malente: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Malente...

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