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

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

Rastorf is a coastal city in Germany. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 879 people. The water temperature around Rastorf changes dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.5°C (36.4°F) in February up to 18.3°C (65°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Rastorf 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 Rastorf?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Rastorf is about:

Are there surf spots near Rastorf?

There are not too many surf spots close to Rastorf. The closest decent spot is Damp 2000, which is about 24.3km (16.4miles) away from Rastorf. Click here to check out more information on Damp 2000 and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Rastorf are Dazendorf, which is approximately 26.4km (16.4miles) away, and St Peter Ording, located approximately 67.9km (42.2miles) from Rastorf.

Are there beautiful beaches near Rastorf?

Yes, there are some other nice beaches in proximity to Rastorf. The nearest one is Heikendorf-Ostseebad, which is just 8.2km (5.1miles) away from Rastorf. Another gorgeous beach near Rastorf is Schönberg Holstein mit Holm-Ostseebad, which is approximately 9.1km (5.7miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Rastorf?

The water temperature around Rastorf is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°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 diving around Rastorf. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures cool down to roughly 2°C (36°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Rastorf?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. 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. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Rastorf: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Rastorf...

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