Water temperature in Ribnitz-Damgarten
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 7:36 am (CET)- Today
- 51.4–51.6 °F
- Air today
- 46 / 55 °F
- Wed 4
- 50.9 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Ribnitz-Damgarten is 51.4 °F and ranges 51.4–51.6 °F through the day, with the air between 46 °F and 55 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Ribnitz-Damgarten (0.6 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Big gap with the model, which gives 51.4 °F right now (3.1 °F lower). The forecast is a calculation and this is a measurement: the water is probably warmer than the model says.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 15.7 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks normal for the time of year (+0.1 °F), according to ECMWF 46-day.
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Ribnitz-Damgarten is about normal for late October today.
- 37.9° 38°JanJ
- 36.5° 37°FebF
- 37.9° 38°MarM
- 42.6° 43°AprA
- 50.0° 50°MayM
- 57.8° 58°JunJ
- 63.2° 63°JulJ
- 64.4° 64°AugA
- 60.2° 60°SepS
- 54.0° 54°OctO
- 47.6° 48°NovN
- 41.6° 42°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Ribnitz-Damgarten is from July to August, when the water averages 63.2–64.4 °F.
The water is warmest in August (64.4 °F on average) and coldest in February (36.5 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 9.1 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 51.4–51.6 °F | 46 / 55 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 51.3–51.4 °F | 46 / 53 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Sat 31 | 51.4–51.6 °F | 46 / 52 °F | 1.1 ft |
| Sun 1 | 51.4–51.6 °F | 42 / 52 °F | 0.4 ft |
| Mon 2 | 51.3–51.4 °F | 44 / 50 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Tue 3 | 51.1–51.1 °F | 42 / 49 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Wed 4 | 50.9–50.9 °F | 43 / 49 °F | 1.5 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 51.4 °F | 51.3–51.6 °F |
| Tue 27 | 51.3 °F | 51.3–51.4 °F |
| Mon 26 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–51.8 °F |
| Sun 25 | 52.0 °F | 51.8–52.3 °F |
| Sat 24 | 52.5 °F | 52.3–52.9 °F |
| Fri 23 | 53.1 °F | 52.9–53.4 °F |
| Thu 22 | 53.6 °F | 53.4–53.6 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 53.8 °F | 53.6–54.3 °F |
| Tue 20 | 54.3 °F | 54.3–54.5 °F |
| Mon 19 | 54.9 °F | 54.5–55.0 °F |
| Sun 18 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.6 °F |
| Sat 17 | 55.8 °F | 55.6–55.9 °F |
| Fri 16 | 55.8 °F | 55.6–55.9 °F |
| Thu 15 | 55.9 °F | 55.8–56.1 °F |
| Wed 14 | 56.1 °F | 56.1–56.1 °F |
| Tue 13 | 56.3 °F | 56.1–56.5 °F |
| Mon 12 | 56.7 °F | 56.5–56.8 °F |
| Sun 11 | 57.4 °F | 57.0–57.7 °F |
| Sat 10 | 57.9 °F | 57.9–58.1 °F |
| Fri 9 | 58.5 °F | 58.1–59.2 °F |
| Thu 8 | 59.5 °F | 59.2–59.7 °F |
| Wed 7 | 60.1 °F | 59.5–60.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–60.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–61.0 °F |
| Sun 4 | 61.0 °F | 60.8–61.2 °F |
| Sat 3 | 61.2 °F | 60.8–61.5 °F |
| Fri 2 | 61.0 °F | 60.8–61.2 °F |
| Thu 1 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–61.0 °F |
| Wed 30 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–61.0 °F |
| Tue 29 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–61.0 °F |
| Mon 28 | 60.8 °F | 60.4–61.2 °F |
| Sun 27 | 60.6 °F | 60.3–60.8 °F |
| Sat 26 | 60.6 °F | 60.3–60.8 °F |
| Fri 25 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–60.8 °F |
| Thu 24 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–61.0 °F |
| Wed 23 | 61.2 °F | 60.8–61.7 °F |
| Tue 22 | 61.5 °F | 61.3–61.7 °F |
| Mon 21 | 62.1 °F | 61.7–62.6 °F |
| Sun 20 | 62.8 °F | 62.6–62.8 °F |
| Sat 19 | 62.8 °F | 62.8–63.0 °F |
| Fri 18 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.3 °F |
| Thu 17 | 63.5 °F | 63.3–63.7 °F |
| Wed 16 | 63.7 °F | 63.5–64.0 °F |
| Tue 15 | 63.7 °F | 63.1–64.2 °F |
| Mon 14 | 63.7 °F | 63.5–63.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 63.5 °F | 63.3–63.9 °F |
| Sat 12 | 63.3 °F | 63.0–63.5 °F |
| Fri 11 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.5 °F |
| Thu 10 | 63.3 °F | 63.1–63.7 °F |
| Wed 9 | 63.9 °F | 63.5–64.2 °F |
| Tue 8 | 64.0 °F | 63.9–64.2 °F |
| Mon 7 | 63.9 °F | 63.3–64.2 °F |
| Sun 6 | 63.7 °F | 63.5–64.0 °F |
| Sat 5 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.8 °F |
| Fri 4 | 65.1 °F | 64.9–65.5 °F |
| Thu 3 | 65.5 °F | 65.5–65.7 °F |
| Wed 2 | 65.8 °F | 65.3–66.9 °F |
| Tue 1 | 67.1 °F | 66.9–67.3 °F |
| Mon 31 | 67.3 °F | 66.9–67.5 °F |
| Sun 30 | 67.1 °F | 66.9–67.3 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Ribnitz-DamgartenQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Ribnitz-Damgarten?
51.4 °F; through the day it ranges 51.4–51.6 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves (very cold: full kit only). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Ribnitz-Damgarten in October?
In October, the water in Ribnitz-Damgarten averages 54.0 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Ribnitz-Damgarten in August?
In August, the water in Ribnitz-Damgarten averages 64.4 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Ribnitz-Damgarten?
The best time to swim in Ribnitz-Damgarten is from July to August, when the water averages 63.2–64.4 °F. The water is warmest in August (64.4 °F on average) and coldest in February (36.5 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Ribnitz-Damgarten is about normal for late October today.
More about Ribnitz-Damgarten today
Water temperature near Ribnitz-Damgarten
- Ostseebad Dierhagen 51.6 °F · 5.3 mi
- Born 51.4 °F · 10 mi
- Barth 51.4 °F · 14 mi
- Warnemünde 52.3 °F · 16 mi
- Zingst 51.6 °F · 16 mi
- Rostock 52.3 °F · 17 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 9.2 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:36 am (local time).
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