Sikhjalma Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

The water temperature (4 °C) at Sikhjalma is close to freezing. You will need a good quality thick winter wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots; despite the sunshine. Relatively mild air temperature compared to the water temperature and a windchill factor of (11 °C).

Map of current Sweden Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current Sweden Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Sikhjalma. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Sikhjalma sea temperatures peak in the range 14 to 20°C (57 to 68°F) on around the 30th of July and are at their lowest on about the 21st of February, in the range -1 to 2°C (30 to 36°F). The highest seasonal sea temperatures at Sikhjalma at the tail of July lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots. The lowest sea temperatures at Sikhjalma mean that you will need a flexible 6/5/4mm wetsuit or a well fitting 5/4mm wetsuit with gloves and 5mm neoprene booties and a hood to surf here in mid to late February.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Sikhjalma can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Sikhjalma. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.