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

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

Steinkirchen is a coastal city in Germany. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 1650 people. The water temperature around Steinkirchen changes dramatically 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 Steinkirchen 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 Steinkirchen?

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

Are there surf spots near Steinkirchen?

There are not too many surf spots close to Steinkirchen. A spot, which is not too far away, is St Peter Ording, which is 66.4km (45miles) away from Steinkirchen. Click here for directions and for more information on St Peter Ording and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Steinkirchen are Damp 2000, which is roughly 72.4km (45miles) away, and Dazendorf, located roughly 76.5km (47.5miles) from Steinkirchen.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to Steinkirchen. A beach that might be worth checking out is Otterndorf, which is only 33.6km (20.9miles) away from Steinkirchen. Another beautiful beach near Steinkirchen is Friedrichskoog, roughly 42.4km (26.3miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Steinkirchen?

The water temperature around Steinkirchen 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 might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures come down to approximately 3°C (38°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, 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 carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Steinkirchen?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Steinkirchen: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Steinkirchen...

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