Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sonderborg, Denmark

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

Sonderborg is a coastal city in Denmark. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 27033 people. The water temperature around Sonderborg changes extremely during the year. The temperature ranges from 2.3°C (36.1°F) in February up to 17.8°C (64°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Sonderborg 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 Sonderborg?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters around Sonderborg is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Sonderborg. A good spot nearby is Damp 2000, which is roughly 24km (36miles) away from Sonderborg. Click here for more information on Damp 2000 and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Sonderborg are Dazendorf, which is roughly 58km (36miles) away, and Sylt-Westerland, located ca 59.9km (37.2miles) from Sonderborg.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

There are not many beaches in proximity to Sonderborg. The next good one is Damp-Ostseebad, which is 23.9km (14.8miles) away from Sonderborg. Another gorgeous beach near Sonderborg is Eckernförde-Ostseebad, 31.7km (19.7miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Sonderborg?

The sea temperature around Sonderborg is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures reach lows of 2°C (36°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 people 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 have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Sonderborg?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Sonderborg: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Sonderborg...

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