Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Zelmeni, Latvia
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Zelmeni...
Zelmeni is a coastal city in Latvia.
The water temperature around Zelmeni has extreme variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 0.5°C (32.9°F) in February up to 20°C (67.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Zelmeni 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 Zelmeni?
The current water temperature in the month of September near Zelmeni is ca:
16°C (61°F)
Are there surf spots in close proximity to Zelmeni?
Not many surf spots are located close to Zelmeni. A spot that might be worth checking out is Vaana, which is more than 208.9km (129.8miles) away from Zelmeni.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Vaana and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out
Yyteri, which is approximately 358.3km (222.5miles) away from Zelmeni. Another fun surfspot is
Yyteri, located approximately 358.3km (222.5miles) from Zelmeni.
Are there sandy beaches near Zelmeni?
Not too many beaches are located near to Zelmeni. The next good one is
Kuressaare, which is almost 128.4km (79.7miles) away from Zelmeni. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out
Curonian Spit, which is approximately 135.6km (84.2miles) away from Zelmeni.
What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Zelmeni?
The sea temperature around Zelmeni is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (68°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 fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Zelmeni. However, during January, February, and March, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 0°C (33°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, 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 carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing close to Zelmeni?
Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 0 to 5°C (33-42°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Zelmeni: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
