Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Onsala, Sweden

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

Onsala is a coastal city in Sweden. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 13370 people. The water temperature around Onsala varies significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 2.3°C (36.2°F) in February up to 18.6°C (65.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Onsala 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 Onsala?

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

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Onsala. The closest decent spot is Loekken, which is about 86.3km (56.1miles) away from Onsala. Click here to check out more information on Loekken and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Onsala are Gilleleje havn, which is approximately 90.2km (56.1miles) away, and Hornbaek, located roughly 93.6km (58.1miles) from Onsala.

Are there beaches close to Onsala?

No, there are not too many beaches close to Onsala. One beach, which is not too far away, is Vestero Strand, which is 43km (26.7miles) away from Onsala. Another fun beach near Onsala is Skagen Strand, which is approximately 59.6km (37miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Onsala?

The water temperature around Onsala is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended 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 Onsala. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 2°C (36°F). In 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 good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Onsala?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba 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. However, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Onsala: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Onsala...

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