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

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

Osterstedt is a coastal city in Germany. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 668 people. The water temperature around Osterstedt varies dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 1.9°C (35.3°F) in January up to 18.7°C (65.7°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Osterstedt 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 Osterstedt?

The current water temperature in the month of May near Osterstedt is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Osterstedt?

There are not many surf spots close to Osterstedt. A good spot nearby is Damp 2000, which is 37.3km (25.8miles) away from Osterstedt. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Damp 2000 and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Osterstedt are St Peter Ording, which is 41.5km (25.8miles) away, and Dazendorf, located roughly 57.1km (35.4miles) from Osterstedt.

Are there beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches in proximity to Osterstedt. A beach that might be worth checking out is Friedrichskoog, which is only 28.1km (17.4miles) away from Osterstedt. Another nice beach near Osterstedt is Heikendorf-Ostseebad, which is approximately 31.5km (19.6miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Osterstedt?

The sea temperature around Osterstedt 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 2-3mm 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 . Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures drop down to nearly 2°C (35°F). In this season, a 5-6mm 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 cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Osterstedt?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during summer when sea temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Osterstedt: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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