Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Moss, Norway
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Moss...
Moss is a coastal city in Norway.
It is a fairly dense city close to the water with a population of 34492 people.
The water temperature around Moss changes extremely throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from 2.7°C (36.8°F) in March up to 19.5°C (67.1°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Moss 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 Moss?
The current water temperature in the month of March near Moss is about:
3°C (37°F)
Are there surf spots located close to Moss?
There are not many surf spots close to Moss. The next good one is Saltstein, which is just 43.2km (34.6miles) away from Moss.
Click here to check out more information on Saltstein and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Moss are
Bo Sommerland- flow rider, which is 55.7km (34.6miles) away, and
Loekken, located 146.5km (91miles) from Moss.
Are there gorgeous beaches near Moss?
Not too many beaches are located in proximity to Moss. The closest decent one is
Skagen Strand, which is 118.6km (73.6miles) away from Moss. If you have some extra time, you can also visit
Skallerup Klit, roughly 137.6km (85.5miles) away from Moss.
What kind of wetsuit is needed for Moss?
The sea temperature around Moss is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (67°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the 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 diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures reach lows of 3°C (37°F). During this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing close to Moss?
Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°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 change during summer when water temperatures go up to 15 to 20°C (58-67°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Moss: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
