Water temperature in Solfjellsjøen
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 7:47 am (CET)- Today
- 46.4–46.6 °F
- Air today
- 48 / 49 °F
- Wed 4
- 45.8 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Solfjellsjøen is 46.4 °F and ranges 46.4–46.6 °F through the day, with the air between 48 °F and 49 °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 Solfjellsjøen (0.7 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 46.4 °F right now (3.4 °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 11.0 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit above normal (+1.4 °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
- 42.7° 43°JanJ
- 41.6° 42°FebF
- 41.1° 41°MarM
- 41.7° 42°AprA
- 44.9° 45°MayM
- 49.7° 50°JunJ
- 53.9° 54°JulJ
- 55.3° 55°AugA
- 53.8° 54°SepS
- 50.8° 51°OctO
- 47.2° 47°NovN
- 44.7° 45°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Best time
In Solfjellsjøen the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (55.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (55.3 °F on average) and coldest in March (41.1 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 11 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 | 46.4–46.6 °F | 48 / 49 °F | 4.6 ft |
| Fri 30 | 46.6–46.6 °F | 48 / 51 °F | 3.5 ft |
| Sat 31 | 46.6–46.9 °F | 46 / 54 °F | 3.3 ft |
| Sun 1 | 46.8–46.9 °F | 45 / 47 °F | 2.4 ft |
| Mon 2 | 46.4–46.8 °F | 43 / 47 °F | 3.5 ft |
| Tue 3 | 45.9–46.4 °F | 40 / 47 °F | 3.7 ft |
| Wed 4 | 45.7–45.9 °F | 40 / 49 °F | 3.5 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 | 46.4 °F | 46.4–46.4 °F |
| Tue 27 | 46.4 °F | 46.2–46.4 °F |
| Mon 26 | 46.4 °F | 46.2–46.4 °F |
| Sun 25 | 46.2 °F | 46.2–46.2 °F |
| Sat 24 | 46.4 °F | 46.2–46.4 °F |
| Fri 23 | 46.2 °F | 46.0–46.2 °F |
| Thu 22 | 46.0 °F | 45.9–46.0 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 46.0 °F | 45.9–46.2 °F |
| Tue 20 | 46.0 °F | 45.9–46.0 °F |
| Mon 19 | 45.3 °F | 45.1–45.9 °F |
| Sun 18 | 44.6 °F | 44.4–45.0 °F |
| Sat 17 | 44.2 °F | 44.1–44.4 °F |
| Fri 16 | 43.7 °F | 43.3–44.1 °F |
| Thu 15 | 42.8 °F | 42.6–43.3 °F |
| Wed 14 | 42.8 °F | 41.5–45.1 °F |
| Tue 13 | 45.1 °F | 45.0–45.7 °F |
| Mon 12 | 46.2 °F | 45.7–46.9 °F |
| Sun 11 | 47.5 °F | 46.9–48.0 °F |
| Sat 10 | 48.6 °F | 48.2–48.9 °F |
| Fri 9 | 49.3 °F | 48.9–49.5 °F |
| Thu 8 | 49.8 °F | 49.5–50.0 °F |
| Wed 7 | 50.2 °F | 50.0–50.4 °F |
| Tue 6 | 50.5 °F | 50.4–50.5 °F |
| Mon 5 | 50.5 °F | 50.5–50.5 °F |
| Sun 4 | 50.7 °F | 50.5–50.7 °F |
| Sat 3 | 50.5 °F | 50.5–50.7 °F |
| Fri 2 | 50.5 °F | 50.4–50.7 °F |
| Thu 1 | 50.2 °F | 50.0–50.4 °F |
| Wed 30 | 50.2 °F | 50.0–50.5 °F |
| Tue 29 | 50.5 °F | 50.4–50.5 °F |
| Mon 28 | 50.5 °F | 50.4–50.7 °F |
| Sun 27 | 50.4 °F | 50.4–50.5 °F |
| Sat 26 | 50.2 °F | 50.2–50.4 °F |
| Fri 25 | 50.0 °F | 50.0–50.2 °F |
| Thu 24 | 50.0 °F | 50.0–50.2 °F |
| Wed 23 | 50.4 °F | 49.8–51.4 °F |
| Tue 22 | 51.4 °F | 51.4–51.4 °F |
| Mon 21 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–51.6 °F |
| Sun 20 | 51.6 °F | 51.6–51.6 °F |
| Sat 19 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–51.6 °F |
| Fri 18 | 51.4 °F | 51.3–51.6 °F |
| Thu 17 | 51.6 °F | 51.6–51.6 °F |
| Wed 16 | 52.2 °F | 51.6–53.4 °F |
| Tue 15 | 53.4 °F | 53.2–53.4 °F |
| Mon 14 | 53.4 °F | 53.4–53.6 °F |
| Sun 13 | 54.0 °F | 53.8–54.5 °F |
| Sat 12 | 54.5 °F | 54.3–54.5 °F |
| Fri 11 | 54.5 °F | 54.3–54.7 °F |
| Thu 10 | 54.5 °F | 54.3–54.7 °F |
| Wed 9 | 55.0 °F | 54.3–57.2 °F |
| Tue 8 | 57.2 °F | 57.2–57.4 °F |
| Mon 7 | 57.4 °F | 57.4–57.6 °F |
| Sun 6 | 57.6 °F | 57.4–57.7 °F |
| Sat 5 | 57.4 °F | 57.0–57.6 °F |
| Fri 4 | 57.2 °F | 56.8–57.4 °F |
| Thu 3 | 57.4 °F | 57.2–57.6 °F |
| Wed 2 | 57.6 °F | 57.4–57.6 °F |
| Tue 1 | 57.6 °F | 57.4–57.7 °F |
| Mon 31 | 57.6 °F | 57.4–57.6 °F |
| Sun 30 | 57.4 °F | 57.4–57.6 °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 SolfjellsjøenQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Solfjellsjøen?
46.4 °F; through the day it ranges 46.4–46.6 °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 Solfjellsjøen in October?
In October, the water in Solfjellsjøen averages 50.8 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves (very cold: full kit only).
How warm is the water in Solfjellsjøen in August?
In August, the water in Solfjellsjøen averages 55.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
When is the best time to swim in Solfjellsjøen?
In Solfjellsjøen the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (55.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (55.3 °F on average) and coldest in March (41.1 °F).
More about Solfjellsjøen today
Water temperature near Solfjellsjøen
- Sandnessjøen 43.7 °F · 7.8 mi
- Leland 46.4 °F · 13 mi
- Nesna 46.2 °F · 16 mi
- Lovund 49.5 °F · 18 mi
- Tjøtta 45.7 °F · 20 mi
- Gladstad 48.6 °F · 34 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 3.1 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 7:47 am (local time).
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