Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Saltsjobaden, Sweden

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

Saltsjobaden is a coastal city in Sweden. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 8937 people. The water temperature around Saltsjobaden has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 0.2°C (32.4°F) in February up to 17.5°C (63.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 7°C (45°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Saltsjobaden 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 Saltsjobaden?

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

Are there surf spots close to Saltsjobaden?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Saltsjobaden. A spot, which is not too far away, is Yyteri, which is more than 189.9km (117.9miles) away from Saltsjobaden. Click here to check out more information on Yyteri and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try surfing Smitingen, which is 229.3km (142.4miles) away from Saltsjobaden. Another fun surfspot is Smitingen, located 229.3km (142.4miles) from Saltsjobaden.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are in close proximity to Saltsjobaden. The closest decent beach is Ruissalo, which is more than 153.9km (95.6miles) away from Saltsjobaden. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Kärdla, 159.5km (99.1miles) away from Saltsjobaden.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Saltsjobaden?

The water temperature around Saltsjobaden is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of approximately 0°C (32°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok 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 recommended to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Saltsjobaden?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when sea temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Saltsjobaden: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Saltsjobaden...

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