Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Rost Bank

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Rost Bank...

Rost Bank is a geographical landform. The water temperature around Rost Bank varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 5.1°C (41.2°F) in April up to 13°C (55.5°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (46°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Rost Bank 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 Rost Bank?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Rost Bank is about:

Are there surf spots near Rost Bank?

Not too many surf spots are located close to Rost Bank. A spot that might be worth checking out is Unstad, which is 56.3km (35miles) away from Rost Bank. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Unstad and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Salusand, which is roughly 395km (245.4miles) away from Rost Bank. Another surfspot is Salusand, located approximately 395km (245.4miles) from Rost Bank.

Are there beautiful beaches near Rost Bank?

No, not too many beaches are located near to Rost Bank. A beach that might be worth checking out is Kangasjärvi, which is more than 526.8km (327.2miles) away from Rost Bank. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Ruissalo, approximately 636.9km (395.6miles) away from Rost Bank.

What wetsuit is recommended for Rost Bank?

The water temperature at Rost Bank is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (55°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Rost Bank. Nevertheless, during spring, water temperatures reach lows of nearly 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Rost Bank?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when water temperatures go up to 8 to 13°C (46-55°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Rost Bank: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Rost Bank...

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