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

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

Vindeln is a coastal city in Sweden. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 2356 people. The water temperature around Vindeln changes significantly during the year. The temperature ranges from -0.2°C (31.6°F) in March up to 15.6°C (60.1°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 6°C (42°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Vindeln 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 Vindeln?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Vindeln is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Vindeln?

Not many surf spots are located in close proximity to Vindeln. A spot, which is not too far away, is Salusand, which is more than 53.2km (33.1miles) away from Vindeln. Click here for more information on Salusand and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try surfing Yyteri, which is 191.8km (119.1miles) away from Vindeln. Another good surfspot is Yyteri, located approximately 191.8km (119.1miles) from Vindeln.

Are there white sand beaches near by?

Not too many beaches are in close proximity to Vindeln. One that might be worth checking out is Kangasjärvi, which is almost 158.9km (98.7miles) away from Vindeln. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Ruissalo, which is approximately 273.4km (169.8miles) away from Vindeln.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Vindeln?

The sea temperature around Vindeln is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (60°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, water temperatures cool down to roughly -0°C (32°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Vindeln?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from -0 to 5°C (32-41°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures go up to 11 to 16°C (51-60°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Vindeln: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Vindeln...

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