Water temperature in Hauge i Dalane
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 9:47 am (CET)- Today
- 54.5–54.7 °F
- Air today
- 49 / 55 °F
- Wed 4
- 54.2 °F
- Wetsuit
- 5/4 mm with booties
Today the water in Hauge i Dalane is 54.5 °F and ranges 54.5–54.7 °F through the day, with the air between 49 °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 Hauge i Dalane (1.2 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.
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 8.8 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit above normal (+0.9 °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 Hauge i Dalane is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.3 °F).
- 42.8° 43°JanJ
- 40.7° 41°FebF
- 40.4° 40°MarM
- 42.9° 43°AprA
- 47.9° 48°MayM
- 53.7° 54°JunJ
- 59.5° 60°JulJ
- 62.3° 62°AugA
- 59.3° 59°SepS
- 54.3° 54°OctO
- 49.5° 49°NovN
- 45.4° 45°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Hauge i Dalane the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (62.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (62.3 °F on average) and coldest in March (40.4 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 6.6 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 | 54.5–54.7 °F | 49 / 55 °F | 7.2 ft |
| Fri 30 | 54.7–54.9 °F | 44 / 52 °F | 3.6 ft |
| Sat 31 | 54.3–54.7 °F | 46 / 52 °F | 2.4 ft |
| Sun 1 | 54.3–54.7 °F | 45 / 54 °F | 4.8 ft |
| Mon 2 | 54.3–54.5 °F | 38 / 51 °F | 3.7 ft |
| Tue 3 | 54.3–54.5 °F | 37 / 54 °F | 3.9 ft |
| Wed 4 | 54.1–54.3 °F | 43 / 53 °F | 3.2 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 | 54.7 °F | 54.5–54.7 °F |
| Tue 27 | 54.9 °F | 54.7–54.9 °F |
| Mon 26 | 54.9 °F | 54.7–55.0 °F |
| Sun 25 | 55.0 °F | 55.0–55.0 °F |
| Sat 24 | 55.0 °F | 55.0–55.0 °F |
| Fri 23 | 55.0 °F | 55.0–55.0 °F |
| Thu 22 | 55.2 °F | 55.0–55.4 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 55.4 °F | 55.4–55.6 °F |
| Tue 20 | 55.6 °F | 55.4–55.6 °F |
| Mon 19 | 55.6 °F | 55.4–55.8 °F |
| Sun 18 | 55.9 °F | 55.9–56.1 °F |
| Sat 17 | 56.1 °F | 55.9–56.1 °F |
| Fri 16 | 56.3 °F | 56.3–56.3 °F |
| Thu 15 | 56.5 °F | 56.3–56.5 °F |
| Wed 14 | 56.7 °F | 56.7–56.8 °F |
| Tue 13 | 56.7 °F | 56.5–56.8 °F |
| Mon 12 | 56.7 °F | 56.5–56.8 °F |
| Sun 11 | 57.0 °F | 56.8–57.2 °F |
| Sat 10 | 57.4 °F | 57.2–57.6 °F |
| Fri 9 | 57.6 °F | 57.4–57.7 °F |
| Thu 8 | 58.1 °F | 57.9–58.1 °F |
| Wed 7 | 58.3 °F | 58.1–58.3 °F |
| Tue 6 | 58.6 °F | 58.3–59.0 °F |
| Mon 5 | 59.0 °F | 59.0–59.0 °F |
| Sun 4 | 58.8 °F | 58.6–59.0 °F |
| Sat 3 | 59.0 °F | 59.0–59.2 °F |
| Fri 2 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.4 °F |
| Thu 1 | 59.0 °F | 59.0–59.0 °F |
| Wed 30 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.2 °F |
| Tue 29 | 59.0 °F | 58.8–59.2 °F |
| Mon 28 | 59.2 °F | 59.2–59.4 °F |
| Sun 27 | 59.0 °F | 58.8–59.2 °F |
| Sat 26 | 58.6 °F | 58.6–58.8 °F |
| Fri 25 | 58.8 °F | 58.6–58.8 °F |
| Thu 24 | 58.8 °F | 58.6–59.4 °F |
| Wed 23 | 59.4 °F | 58.5–59.7 °F |
| Tue 22 | 56.5 °F | 55.6–58.3 °F |
| Mon 21 | 55.9 °F | 55.6–56.7 °F |
| Sun 20 | 58.1 °F | 56.8–58.5 °F |
| Sat 19 | 58.3 °F | 58.1–58.5 °F |
| Fri 18 | 58.5 °F | 58.5–58.8 °F |
| Thu 17 | 58.8 °F | 58.6–58.8 °F |
| Wed 16 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–60.1 °F |
| Tue 15 | 60.3 °F | 60.1–60.4 °F |
| Mon 14 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.4 °F |
| Sun 13 | 61.0 °F | 60.6–61.2 °F |
| Sat 12 | 61.3 °F | 61.2–61.3 °F |
| Fri 11 | 61.0 °F | 60.4–61.3 °F |
| Thu 10 | 60.4 °F | 60.4–60.6 °F |
| Wed 9 | 61.3 °F | 60.8–61.9 °F |
| Tue 8 | 61.3 °F | 60.3–61.9 °F |
| Mon 7 | 60.6 °F | 60.3–60.6 °F |
| Sun 6 | 60.4 °F | 60.4–60.6 °F |
| Sat 5 | 61.9 °F | 60.8–62.6 °F |
| Fri 4 | 62.6 °F | 62.4–63.0 °F |
| Thu 3 | 62.6 °F | 62.6–62.8 °F |
| Wed 2 | 62.8 °F | 62.6–63.1 °F |
| Tue 1 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.3 °F |
| Mon 31 | 63.5 °F | 63.3–63.9 °F |
| Sun 30 | 63.5 °F | 63.5–63.7 °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 Hauge i DalaneQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Hauge i Dalane?
54.5 °F; through the day it ranges 54.5–54.7 °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, 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Hauge i Dalane in October?
In October, the water in Hauge i Dalane averages 54.3 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Hauge i Dalane in August?
In August, the water in Hauge i Dalane averages 62.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Hauge i Dalane?
In Hauge i Dalane the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (62.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (62.3 °F on average) and coldest in March (40.4 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Hauge i Dalane is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.3 °F).
More about Hauge i Dalane today
Water temperature near Hauge i Dalane
- Egersund 54.7 °F · 13 mi
- Flekkefjord 53.6 °F · 14 mi
- Vestbygd 54.5 °F · 20 mi
- Sirevåg 54.5 °F · 21 mi
- Vanse 54.1 °F · 23 mi
- Lyngdal 54.5 °F · 32 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 3.6 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 9:47 am (local time).
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