Water temperature
22.1 °C
Air: 18 °C
Water temperature 22.1 °C · Bay of Lübeck
Water temperature in Travemünde
The water temperature in Travemünde is currently 22.1 °C. This value comes from the Open-Meteo marine forecast for the Bay of Lübeck and is loaded when the page is built – with a timestamp, without invented precision. Below: the next days and the official bathing-water status.
How warm is the water right now? 22.1 °C
Wave height
0.0 m
calm (glassy)
Wind
6 km/h
from south-west · light breeze (2 Bft)
UV-Index
low
Water level
+31 cm
deviation from mean water level
Expected (BSH forecast)
- Bis Mittwoch Abend 0 +30 cm
- Mittwoch in der Nacht +5 +30 cm
- Donnerstag im Tagesverlauf −30 +25 cm
The next days
- today 21°/17°thunderstorm100 % rain
- Thu 20°/14°light rain93 % rain
- Fri 20°/15°overcast
- Sat 19°/14°light showers28 % rain
- Sun 22°/15°overcast50 % rain
Water quality – official bathing-water status
Water today 22.1 °C
Travemünde main beach (Kurstrand)
Excellent water quality
Priwall beach
Excellent water quality
EU bathing water classification, calculated from four years of official laboratory samples (roughly monthly in season) – not a live reading. Acute warnings (e.g. blue-green algae) day-to-day on the official bathing water map.
Source:
Open Data Schleswig-Holstein
(Datenlizenz Deutschland – Namensnennung – 2.0 (Land Schleswig-Holstein)) · Data as of: 1 July 2026
Putting the water temperature in context
What is normal over the year
In high summer (July/August) the Bay of Lübeck usually reaches 18 to 22 °C, occasionally more in warm spells. Spring is cool (May often 10–14 °C); in autumn the water holds its warmth longer than the air. In winter it drops towards freezing; iced-over bays are rare but possible.
Why the value swings
On the Baltic, offshore wind turns the water over: with strong west/south-west wind the warm surface water is pushed away and colder water rises – the temperature can drop several degrees within a day. After calm sunny days it climbs back just as quickly.
Measured, not “live”
The value above is a model/forecast reading from the marine API for the bay, not a sensor at the jetty. It is good for the trend and for planning your day – the last degree is decided by the thermometer on the beach. There is no official live measuring station for water temperature on Travemünde’s beach.
Frequently asked questions about the water temperature
How warm is the water in Travemünde today?
Currently around 22.1 °C (Open-Meteo Marine, loaded at build time, with a timestamp at the top of the page). In high summer the Bay of Lübeck usually reaches 18 to 22 °C.
When is the water in Travemünde warmest?
Usually in July and August. The Baltic lags the air a little: the warmest beach month is often August, and even September is usually more pleasant than June.
Why did the water suddenly get colder?
Usually because of offshore wind. Strong west or south-west wind pushes the warm surface water away from the coast and cooler deep water rises (upwelling). The temperature can drop several degrees within a day and rise again after calm weather.
Is the water temperature here a live measurement?
It is a measured forecast value from the Open-Meteo marine API for the Bay of Lübeck, loaded at build time and timestamped – not a sensor on the beach itself. There is no official live station for water temperature in Travemünde.
How good is the water quality in Travemünde?
Both official bathing waters – Kurstrand and Priwall – carry the EU classification “excellent” (period 2022–2025). It is based on official laboratory samples taken roughly monthly in season; there is no live reading for quality.
Are there tides in Travemünde?
Hardly – the Baltic is almost tide-free; the tidal range in the Bay of Lübeck is a few centimetres. Noticeable water level changes are usually caused by wind; the live module above shows the current level.
