Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Rastede, Germany
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Rastede...
Rastede is a coastal city in Germany.
It is a fairly dense town close to the ocean with a population of 20046 people.
The water temperature around Rastede varies extremely year round.
The temperature ranges from 4°C (39.3°F) in February up to 17.8°C (64°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Rastede 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 Rastede?
The current water temperature in the month of May in the waters around Rastede is ca:
11°C (51°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
There are not many surf spots in proximity to Rastede. The next good one is Norderney, which is just 53.4km (41miles) away from Rastede.
Click here for more information on Norderney and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Rastede are
Helgoland, which is ca 66km (41miles) away, and
Borkum, Nordstrand, located approximately 68.5km (42.6miles) from Rastede.
Are there sandy beaches located close to Rastede?
There are not many beaches near to Rastede. The closest decent beach is
Dangast, which is only 14km (8.7miles) away from Rastede. Another beach near Rastede is
Tossens, which is roughly 22.3km (13.8miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit is needed for Rastede?
The sea temperature around Rastede is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Rastede. However, during January, February, and March, water temperatures reach lows of nearly 4°C (39°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 high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing near Rastede?
Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (39-48°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Rastede: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
