Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Suomenlinna, Finland

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

Suomenlinna is an island in Finland. It is located in the Gulf of Finland island group. The water temperature around Suomenlinna has extreme variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 0.3°C (32.6°F) in February up to 16.3°C (61.3°F) in the month of August, 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 late summer, since Suomenlinna 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 Suomenlinna?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Suomenlinna is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Suomenlinna?

Not too many surf spots are located close to Suomenlinna. A spot that might be worth checking out is Vaana, which is almost 54.2km (33.7miles) away from Suomenlinna. Click here for directions and for more information on Vaana and its water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try Smitingen, which is approximately 278.7km (173.1miles) away from Suomenlinna. Another good surfspot is Smitingen, located ca 278.7km (173.1miles) from Suomenlinna.

Are there beaches close to Suomenlinna?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Suomenlinna. A beach that might be worth checking out is Hietaniemi beach, which is only 3.4km (2.1miles) away from Suomenlinna. Another fun beach near Suomenlinna is Haabneeme, 44.1km (27.4miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Suomenlinna?

The water temperature around Suomenlinna is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to roughly 0°C (33°F). In this season, a 5/6 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 high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly 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 Suomenlinna?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (33-42°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 July, August, and September when temperatures range from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Suomenlinna: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Suomenlinna...

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