Kattegat water temperature

Kattegat, Köpenhamn · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Kattegat is 12.6 °C (as of October 16, 2026, source: official monitoring networks).

Official sample from August 17, 2026: 17.0 °C · current reading from Halmstad (2985 m away).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

12.6 °C

Measured: October 16, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 12.6° · ☀️ Air 14.5° · high today 15.7°

Water quality

EU classification: excellent

Nearby waters

Kattegat, Hagöns campingplats · 1.2 km away17.0 °C Gröningen · 1.4 km away17.0 °C Kattegat, Halmstad · 3.0 km away12.6 °C Kattegat, Svärjarehålan · 8.8 km away17.0 °C Kattegat, Tylösand · 9.7 km away13.7 °C

More measuring points: Kattegat

Arild, Kallbadhuset20.0 °C Farhultsbaden20.0 °C Hönö, Hästen20.0 °C Hönö, Lapposand20.0 °C Laholmsbukten, Birger Pers väg20.0 °C Laholmsbukten, Fiskaregatan20.0 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Kattegat right now?
The current water temperature is 12.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Kattegat?
Currently 12.6 °C (updated continuously).

How is the water quality at Kattegat?
The official classification is: excellent.

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