Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Valkla, Estonia

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

Valkla is a beach in Estonia. The water temperature around Valkla has significant variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 1.1°C (33.9°F) in February up to 16.8°C (62.2°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 8°C (46°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Valkla 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 at Valkla?

The current water temperature in the month of March at Valkla is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Valkla?

Not many surf spots are located in proximity to Valkla. The closest decent spot is Vaana, which is more than 35km (21.8miles) away from Valkla. Click here to check out more information on Vaana and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Smitingen, which is 317km (196.9miles) away from Valkla. Another good surfspot is Smitingen, located roughly 317km (196.9miles) from Valkla.

Are there any other gorgeous beaches close by?

There are several other beautiful beaches near to Valkla. The closest one is Kaberneeme, which is only 3.6km (2.2miles) away from Valkla. Another nice beach near Valkla is Pirita, which is ca 16.3km (10.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Valkla?

The sea temperature at Valkla is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving at Valkla. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures cool down to approximately 1°C (34°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Valkla?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (34-43°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures go up to 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Valkla: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Valkla...

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