Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Riisipere, Estonia

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

Riisipere is a coastal city in Estonia. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1058 people. The water temperature around Riisipere has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 0.6°C (33.1°F) in January up to 16.4°C (61.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (46°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Riisipere 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 Riisipere?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Riisipere is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Riisipere. A spot that might be worth checking out is Vaana, which is more than 22km (13.7miles) away from Riisipere. Click here for directions and for more information on Vaana and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try Smitingen, which is ca 312.8km (194.3miles) away from Riisipere. Another surfspot is Smitingen, located roughly 312.8km (194.3miles) from Riisipere.

Are there nice beaches near by?

Yes, there are several other beaches in close proximity to Riisipere. The closest one is Klooga, which is only 14.5km (9miles) away from Riisipere. Another beautiful beach near Riisipere is Vanamõisa, which is ca 16.6km (10.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Riisipere?

The water temperature around Riisipere is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°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 people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during winter, sea temperatures drop down to approximately 1°C (33°F). During these months, 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 advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Riisipere?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (33-42°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when water temperatures go up to 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Riisipere: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Riisipere...

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