Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Vanse, Norway

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

Vanse is a coastal city in Norway. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1953 people. The water temperature around Vanse varies significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 2.5°C (36.6°F) in January up to 16.1°C (61°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Vanse 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 Vanse?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters close to Vanse is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Vanse. The closest decent spot is Renna, which is just 3.1km (28.4miles) away from Vanse. Click here for more information on Renna and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Vanse are Brusand, which is 45.8km (28.4miles) away, and Bore, located roughly 63.4km (39.4miles) from Vanse.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, not many beaches are located in proximity to Vanse. A beach, which is not too far away, is Skallerup Klit, which is 124.2km (77.1miles) away from Vanse. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Skagen Strand, which is 143.3km (89miles) away from Vanse.

What wetsuit is needed for Vanse?

The water temperature around Vanse 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 required 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 . However, during December, January, and February, temperatures reach lows of roughly 3°C (37°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Vanse?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°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 July, August, and September when temperatures reach 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Vanse: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Vanse...

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