Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Salacgriva, Latvia

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

Salacgriva is a coastal city in Latvia. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 3427 people. The water temperature around Salacgriva varies dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 1.5°C (34.6°F) in February up to 19.1°C (66.3°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (47°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Salacgriva 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 Salacgriva?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Salacgriva is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Salacgriva. A spot that might be worth checking out is Vaana, which is more than 116km (72miles) away from Salacgriva. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Vaana and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Smitingen, which is ca 390.6km (242.6miles) away from Salacgriva. Another surfspot is Smitingen, located roughly 390.6km (242.6miles) from Salacgriva.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Salacgriva. A beach that might be worth checking out is Emajõe, which is just 43.9km (27.2miles) away from Salacgriva. Another fun beach near Salacgriva is Parnu, which is ca 44km (27.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Salacgriva?

The water temperature around Salacgriva 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 2-3mm 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 Salacgriva. However, during late winter, sea temperatures cool down to approximately 1°C (35°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Salacgriva?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (35-44°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Salacgriva: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Salacgriva...

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