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

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

Schenefeld is a coastal city in Germany. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 2524 people. The water temperature around Schenefeld varies dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 1.9°C (35.3°F) in January up to 18.7°C (65.7°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Schenefeld 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 Schenefeld?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Schenefeld is about:

Are there surf spots near Schenefeld?

There are not too many surf spots close to Schenefeld. The next good one is St Peter Ording, which is 40.3km (26.7miles) away from Schenefeld. Click here for directions and for more information on St Peter Ording and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Schenefeld are Damp 2000, which is roughly 43km (26.7miles) away, and Dazendorf, located approximately 61.8km (38.4miles) from Schenefeld.

Are there beaches near Schenefeld?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Schenefeld. A beach that might be worth checking out is Friedrichskoog, which is only 23.9km (14.9miles) away from Schenefeld. Another beautiful beach near Schenefeld is Otterndorf, which is approximately 29.1km (18.1miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Schenefeld?

The water temperature around Schenefeld 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 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Schenefeld. However, during winter, temperatures drop down to approximately 2°C (35°F). In this season, 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 might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Schenefeld?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when water temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Schenefeld: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Schenefeld...

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