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

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

Selsingen is a coastal city in Germany. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 3310 people. The water temperature around Selsingen has significant variability year round. The temperature ranges from 3.3°C (37.9°F) in February up to 18.3°C (64.9°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Selsingen 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 Selsingen?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Selsingen is about:

Are there surf spots near Selsingen?

There are not too many surf spots close to Selsingen. A good spot nearby is St Peter Ording, which is about 70.2km (47.9miles) away from Selsingen. Click here for directions and for more information on St Peter Ording and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Selsingen are Helgoland, which is approximately 77.1km (47.9miles) away, and Norderney, located ca 87.3km (54.2miles) from Selsingen.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to Selsingen. One beach, which is not too far away, is Otterndorf, which is only 32.7km (20.3miles) away from Selsingen. Another gorgeous beach near Selsingen is Wremen, which is roughly 34.5km (21.4miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Selsingen?

The water temperature around Selsingen is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°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 several hours, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures drop down to 3°C (38°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, 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 advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Selsingen?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Selsingen: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Selsingen...

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