Water temperature in Kandalaksha
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 5:02 am (GMT+3)- Today
- 39.9–39.9 °F
- Air today
- 41 / 47 °F
- Wed 4
- 38.9 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Kandalaksha is 39.9 °F and ranges 39.9–39.9 °F through the day, with the air between 41 °F and 47 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 38.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 Kandalaksha (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.
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 17.5 °F (from August 30).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 39.9–39.9 °F | 41 / 47 °F | — |
| Fri 30 | 39.7–39.9 °F | 36 / 43 °F | — |
| Sat 31 | 39.4–39.7 °F | 32 / 38 °F | — |
| Sun 1 | 39.4–39.4 °F | 37 / 40 °F | — |
| Mon 2 | 39.0–39.4 °F | 30 / 38 °F | — |
| Tue 3 | 39.0–39.2 °F | 30 / 36 °F | — |
| Wed 4 | 38.7–39.2 °F | 26 / 31 °F | — |
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 | 39.7 °F | 39.6–39.9 °F |
| Tue 27 | 39.6 °F | 39.4–39.6 °F |
| Mon 26 | 39.2 °F | 38.8–39.4 °F |
| Sun 25 | 38.8 °F | 38.7–39.0 °F |
| Sat 24 | 38.3 °F | 38.1–38.5 °F |
| Fri 23 | 38.1 °F | 37.9–38.1 °F |
| Thu 22 | 38.3 °F | 38.1–38.5 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 39.4 °F | 38.7–40.1 °F |
| Tue 20 | 40.3 °F | 40.1–40.5 °F |
| Mon 19 | 40.3 °F | 40.1–40.3 °F |
| Sun 18 | 40.5 °F | 40.3–40.8 °F |
| Sat 17 | 41.2 °F | 40.8–41.5 °F |
| Fri 16 | 41.5 °F | 41.4–41.7 °F |
| Thu 15 | 40.8 °F | 40.6–41.4 °F |
| Wed 14 | 40.8 °F | 40.6–41.2 °F |
| Tue 13 | 41.4 °F | 41.2–41.9 °F |
| Mon 12 | 42.8 °F | 42.1–43.5 °F |
| Sun 11 | 43.9 °F | 43.5–44.4 °F |
| Sat 10 | 45.0 °F | 44.6–45.3 °F |
| Fri 9 | 46.0 °F | 45.3–46.6 °F |
| Thu 8 | 47.3 °F | 46.8–47.8 °F |
| Wed 7 | 48.4 °F | 47.8–49.1 °F |
| Tue 6 | 49.1 °F | 49.1–49.3 °F |
| Mon 5 | 49.1 °F | 49.1–49.3 °F |
| Sun 4 | 49.1 °F | 49.1–49.3 °F |
| Sat 3 | 49.1 °F | 49.1–49.3 °F |
| Fri 2 | 49.1 °F | 49.1–49.1 °F |
| Thu 1 | 49.3 °F | 49.1–49.6 °F |
| Wed 30 | 49.8 °F | 49.5–50.7 °F |
| Tue 29 | 50.9 °F | 50.7–50.9 °F |
| Mon 28 | 50.9 °F | 50.7–51.1 °F |
| Sun 27 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.3 °F |
| Sat 26 | 51.1 °F | 50.9–51.3 °F |
| Fri 25 | 51.1 °F | 50.9–51.3 °F |
| Thu 24 | 51.1 °F | 51.1–51.1 °F |
| Wed 23 | 51.6 °F | 51.3–52.2 °F |
| Tue 22 | 52.5 °F | 52.3–52.7 °F |
| Mon 21 | 52.9 °F | 52.7–53.1 °F |
| Sun 20 | 53.1 °F | 53.1–53.1 °F |
| Sat 19 | 53.2 °F | 53.1–53.4 °F |
| Fri 18 | 53.4 °F | 53.4–53.6 °F |
| Thu 17 | 53.6 °F | 53.4–53.8 °F |
| Wed 16 | 53.6 °F | 53.2–54.1 °F |
| Tue 15 | 54.3 °F | 54.1–54.7 °F |
| Mon 14 | 54.7 °F | 54.5–54.9 °F |
| Sun 13 | 54.9 °F | 54.7–54.9 °F |
| Sat 12 | 54.9 °F | 54.7–55.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 55.0 °F | 54.9–55.2 °F |
| Thu 10 | 55.4 °F | 55.0–55.8 °F |
| Wed 9 | 54.9 °F | 54.3–55.2 °F |
| Tue 8 | 54.5 °F | 54.3–55.0 °F |
| Mon 7 | 55.4 °F | 55.0–55.8 °F |
| Sun 6 | 56.7 °F | 55.9–57.2 °F |
| Sat 5 | 57.6 °F | 57.2–57.9 °F |
| Fri 4 | 58.1 °F | 57.9–58.3 °F |
| Thu 3 | 58.1 °F | 57.7–58.6 °F |
| Wed 2 | 58.1 °F | 57.7–58.5 °F |
| Tue 1 | 57.6 °F | 57.4–57.7 °F |
| Mon 31 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.6 °F |
| Sun 30 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.6 °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 KandalakshaQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Kandalaksha?
39.9 °F; through the day it ranges 39.9–39.9 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 38.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
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.
More about Kandalaksha today
Water temperature near Kandalaksha
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
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Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 2.1 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 5:02 am (local time).
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