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

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

Oravais is a coastal city in Finland. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 2141 people. The water temperature around Oravais has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from -0.1°C (31.9°F) in January up to 16.5°C (61.8°F) in the month of August, 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 late summer, since Oravais 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 Oravais?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Oravais is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Oravais?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Oravais. A spot that might be worth checking out is Salusand, which is 96.6km (60miles) away from Oravais. Click here for more information on Salusand and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try Smitingen, which is roughly 146.5km (91miles) away from Oravais. Another good surfspot is Smitingen, located ca 146.5km (91miles) from Oravais.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are near to Oravais. The next good beach is Kangasjärvi, which is more than 79.5km (49.4miles) away from Oravais. If you don't mind the drive, you can also visit Ruissalo, which is ca 198.3km (123.2miles) away from Oravais.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Oravais?

The water temperature around Oravais is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, temperatures drop down to approximately -0°C (32°F). During this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Oravais?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from -0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Oravais: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Oravais...

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