Vestfold, Norway
Skagerrak59.00°N, 9.82°EStation NO-VES-HVI

Hvitsand Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Skagerrak, warmest around August at about 18°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Hvitsand 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 avgSkagerrak59.00°N, 9.82°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
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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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
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 Hvitsand.
Confidence: High

Hvitsand Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Hvitsand occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at18°C (64.4°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)
5
Jan
3
Feb
4
Mar
6
Apr
11
May
15
Jun
17
Jul
18
Aug
Current
16
Sep
13
Oct
9
Nov
7
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0°C4.7°C7.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February-0.5°C3.4°C6.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0.3°C3.6°C6.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April4.1°C6.3°C9.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May7.7°C11°C18.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.3°C15°C17.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July15.3°C17.3°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16°C18°C21.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.9°C15.6°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October10°C12.5°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November7.2°C9.4°C11.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December2.6°C6.7°C9.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Hvitsand

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Hvitsand today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Hvitsand 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 Hvitsand?

The highest water temperatures in Hvitsand typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Hvitsand in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Hvitsand average around15.6°C (60.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.9°C and a maximum of 17.8°C.

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