Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Plunge, Lithuania
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Plunge...
Plunge is a coastal city in Lithuania.
It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 23381 people.
The water temperature around Plunge has extreme variability year round.
The temperature ranges from 1.9°C (35.5°F) in February up to 18.9°C (66.1°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Plunge 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 Plunge?
The current water temperature in the month of March near Plunge is about:
3°C (37°F)
Are there surf spots near Plunge?
Not too many surf spots are located close to Plunge. A good spot nearby is Vaana, which is more than 258.7km (160.7miles) away from Plunge.
Click here to check out more information on Vaana and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try
Hornbaek, which is 361.9km (224.8miles) away from Plunge. Another fun surfspot is
Hornbaek, located roughly 361.9km (224.8miles) from Plunge.
Are there beaches near Plunge?
No, there are not too many beaches near to Plunge. A good beach nearby is
Curonian Spit, which is just 67.5km (41.9miles) away from Plunge. Another beautiful beach near Plunge is
Zelenogradsk, which is roughly 85.5km (53.1miles) away.
What wetsuit is needed for Plunge?
The water temperature around Plunge 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 be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Plunge. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea 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 more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Plunge?
Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can 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 which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Plunge: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
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