Rogaland, Norway
Rogaland County58.95°N, 5.76°EStation NO-ROG-GOD

Godalen Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Rogaland County, warmest around August at about 16.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Godalen water temperature

15.6
60.1°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgRogaland County58.95°N, 5.76°E
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Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
62.8°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.9°C
60.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
16°C
60.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
15.9°C
60.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15.6°C
60.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
15.2°C
59.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Godalen.
Confidence: High

Godalen Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Godalen occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at16.8°C (62.2°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
6
Jan
5
Feb
5
Mar
6
Apr
9
May
12
Jun
15
Jul
17
Aug
Current
16
Sep
13
Oct
10
Nov
8
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January3.3°C6.2°C8.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February1.5°C5°C7.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March2.9°C4.9°C6.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April3.8°C6.3°C8.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May7.1°C9°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June8.4°C12.1°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.9°C14.9°C18.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August14.9°C16.8°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.1°C15.6°C18.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October10.9°C13°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November7.3°C10.1°C12.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December6.2°C7.9°C10.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Godalen

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Godalen today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Godalen this time of year is 15.6°C (60.1°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Godalen?

The highest water temperatures in Godalen typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Godalen in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Godalen average around15.6°C (60.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.1°C and a maximum of 18.4°C.

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