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

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

Stigtomta is a coastal city in Sweden. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1948 people. The water temperature around Stigtomta changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 0.9°C (33.7°F) in March up to 16.7°C (62°F) in the month of July, 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 summer, since Stigtomta 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 Stigtomta?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters close to Stigtomta is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are in close proximity to Stigtomta. The next good one is Vik, which is almost 239.1km (148.5miles) away from Stigtomta. Click here for directions and for more information on Vik and its water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Saltstein, which is roughly 247.1km (153.5miles) away from Stigtomta. Another good surfspot is Saltstein, located approximately 247.1km (153.5miles) from Stigtomta.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, not many beaches are close to Stigtomta. One that might be worth checking out is Kuressaare, which is almost 210.7km (130.9miles) away from Stigtomta. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Kärdla, which is approximately 212.7km (132.1miles) away from Stigtomta.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Stigtomta?

The water temperature around Stigtomta is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Stigtomta. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, water temperatures drop down to nearly 1°C (34°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 people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Stigtomta?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (34-43°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Stigtomta: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Stigtomta...

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