Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Odda, Norway

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

Odda is a coastal city in Norway. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the water with a population of 5359 people. The water temperature around Odda has significant variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 4.5°C (40.2°F) in March up to 15°C (58.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Odda 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 Odda?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Odda is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Odda?

There are not too many surf spots close to Odda. A good spot nearby is Hellesto, which is roughly 91.6km (57.4miles) away from Odda. Click here for directions and for more information on Hellesto and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Odda are Bybergsanden, which is 92.5km (57.4miles) away, and Reve Havn, located approximately 93.4km (58miles) from Odda.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, not too many beaches are located close to Odda. The closest decent beach is Skallerup Klit, which is 216.1km (134.2miles) away from Odda. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Skagen Strand, 218.5km (135.7miles) away from Odda.

What wetsuit do I need for Odda?

The water temperature around Odda is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some people might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Odda. Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures cool down to 5°C (40°F). In this season, a 5/6 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 amounts of time . For very cold 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 Odda?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (40-49°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. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures reach 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Odda: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Odda...

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